12 A ruler who listens to lieswill have corrupt officials.
13 The poor and all who abuse themmust each depend on Godfor light.
14 Kings who are fair to the poorwill rule for ever.
15 Correct your children,and they will be wise;children out of controldisgrace their mothers.
16 Crime increaseswhen crooks are in power,but law-abiding citizenswill see them fall.
17 If you correct your children,they will bring you peaceand happiness.
18 Without guidance from Godlaw and order disappear,but God blesses everyonewho obeys his Law.