13. The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16. When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18. Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.
22. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23. A man's pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
24. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26. Many seek the ruler's favour: but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous: and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.