12. If a ruler listens to lies,all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14. The king who faithfully judges the poor,his throne will 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 will see their fall.
17. Correct your son, and he will give you rest;yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18. Where there is no vision, the people perish;but happy is he who keeps the teaching.
19. A servant will not be corrected by words,for though he understands he will not answer.