12. If a ruler hearkens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
14. The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17. Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.
18. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
19. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understands he will not answer.