15. As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.
16. With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.
17. Discipline your children, and they will give you rest, and they will give delight to your soul.
18. When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness is his.
19. By words, a servant is not disciplined, for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.
20. You see a man who is hasty in his words: there is more hope for a fool than him.
21. He who pampers his servant from childhood, arrogance will be his end.
22. A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.
23. The pride of a person will bring him humiliation, and the lowly of spirit will obtain honor.
24. Being a partner with a thief is hating one’s life; a curse he will hear, but not disclose.
25. The fear of a person will lay a snare, but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
26. Many are those who seek the favor of a ruler, but from Yahweh one obtains justice.
27. A man of injustice is an abomination to the righteous, but the upright is an abomination to the wicked.