12. A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13. The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14. The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17. Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18. When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19. A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20. Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21. He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22. A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23. Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24. He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25. He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26. Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.