9. When a wise man disputes with a foolish man, Whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate the perfect, And seek the life of the straight.
11. A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise calms it down.
12. If a ruler listens to lying words, All his servants become wrong.
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: יהוה gives light to the eyes of both.
14. The sovereign who rightly rules the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.
15. A rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
16. When the wrong become many, transgression increases; But the righteous look on their fall.
17. Discipline your son, And he brings you rest and delight to your life.
18. Where there is no vision, the people are let loose, But blessed is he who guards the Torah.
19. A servant is not disciplined by words; Though he understands, he does not respond.
20. Have you seen a man hasty in his words? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him.
21. He who deals tenderly With his servant from youth, Has him as a son in the end.
22. A man of displeasure stirs up strife, And a master of rage has many a transgression.
23. The pride of man brings him low, But the humble in spirit obtains esteem.