18. Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19. Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20. Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21. A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22. An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23. Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
24. The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.