A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
