12. If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
14. The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15. The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16. When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17. Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19. A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20. Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22. An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23. A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.