14. If a king judges poor people fairly, his throne will always be secure.
15. If a child is corrected, he becomes wise. But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16. When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.
17. If you train your children, they will give you peace. They will bring delight to you.
18. Where there is no message from God, the people don't control themselves. But blessed are those who obey the law.
19. A servant can't be corrected only by words. Even if he understands, he won't obey.
20. Have you seen a man who speaks without thinking? There is more hope for foolish people than for him.
21. If you spoil your servant while he is young, he will bring you sorrow later on.
22. An angry man stirs up fights. And a person who burns with anger commits many sins.
23. If a man is proud, he will be made low. But if he isn't proud, he will be honored.