18 Without revelation people run wild, but one who listens to instruction will be happy.
19 A slave cannot be disciplined by words;though he understands, he doesn’t respond.
20 Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 A slave pampered from his youthwill become arrogant later on.
22 An angry man stirs up conflict,and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.
23 A person’s pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
24 To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;he hears the curse but will not testify.