14. If a king judges the poor with fairness,his throne will be established for ever.
15. A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16. When the wicked thrive, so does sin,but the righteous will see their downfall.
17. Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;they will bring you the delights you desire.
18. Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19. Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;though they understand, they will not respond.
20. Do you see someone who speaks in haste?There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21. A servant pampered from youthwill turn out to be insolent.
22. An angry person stirs up conflict,and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23. Pride brings a person low,but the lowly in spirit gain honour.
24. The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;they are put under oath and dare not testify.
25. Fear of man will prove to be a snare,but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
26. Many seek an audience with a ruler,but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.
27. The righteous detest the dishonest;the wicked detest the upright.