17. Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight.
18. Without revelation people run wild, but one who listens to instruction will be happy.
19. A slave cannot be disciplined by words;though he understands, he doesn’t respond.
20. Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. A slave pampered from his youthwill become arrogant later on.
22. An angry man stirs up conflict,and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.
23. A person’s pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
24. To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;he hears the curse but will not testify.
25. The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
26. Many seek a ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the Lord.
27. An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,and one whose way is uprightis detestable to the wicked.