15. The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shall bring his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.
17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18. Without prophetic vision, the people shall perish, but he that keeps the law is blessed.
19. A slave will not be corrected by words, for though he understands he will not obey.
20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.