19. You cannot correct servants just by talking to them. They may understand you, but they will pay no attention.
20. There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21. If you give your servants everything they want from childhood on, some day they will take over everything you own.
22. People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarrelling and trouble.
23. Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
24. A thief's partner is his own worst enemy. He will be punished if he tells the truth in court, and God will curse him if he doesn't.
25. It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.
26. Everybody wants the good will of the ruler, but only from the Lord can you get justice.
27. The righteous hate the wicked, and the wicked hate the righteous.