12. If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the Lord lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16. When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18. Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.