11 A fool lets it all hang out;a sage quietly mulls it over.
12 When a leader listens to malicious gossip,all the workers get infected with evil.
13 The poor and their abusers have at least something in common:they can both see—their sight, God’s gift!
14 Leadership gains authority and respectwhen the voiceless poor are treated fairly.
15 Wise discipline imparts wisdom;spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.
16 When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild,but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
17 Discipline your children; you’ll be glad you did—they’ll turn out delightful to live with.