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.
21. He that gives freely unto his slave from a child shall have him become his son in the end.
22. The angry man stirs up strife, and the furious man abounds in transgression.
23. A man’s pride shall bring him low, but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24. Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not disclose it.
25. The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26. Many seek the ruler’s favour, but each man’s judgment comes from the Lord.
27. An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.