19. A slave cannot be disciplined with words.He will not respond, though he may understand.
20. Have you met a person who is quick to answer?There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. Pamper a slave from childhood,and later he will be ungrateful.
22. An angry person stirs up a fight,and a hothead does much wrong.
23. A person’s pride will humiliate him,but a humble spirit gains honor.
24. Whoever is a thief’s partner hates his own life.He will not testify under oath.
25. A person’s fear sets a trap ⌊for him⌋,but one who trusts the Lord is safe.
26. Many seek an audience with a ruler,but justice for humanity comes from the Lord.
27. An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people.A decent person is disgusting to wicked people.