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.
24. Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25. The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
26. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
27. A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.