16. When the resha'im are multiplied, peysha (transgression) increaseth, but the tzaddikim shall see their downfall.
17. Correct binecha, and he shall give thee rest; indeed, he shall give delight unto thy nefesh.
18. Where there is no chazon (prophetic vision), the people cast off restaint [i.e., perish ungovernable], but he that is shomer over the torah, happy is he.
19. An eved will not be corrected by devarim, for though he understand he will not answer.
20. Seest thou an ish that is hasty in his devarim? There is more tikvah for a kesil (fool) than for him.
21. He that pampers his eved from youth up shall have him as his ben at the acharit (end).