18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;

but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.z

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.a

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.b

23 Pride brings a person low,c

but the lowly in spirit gain honor.d

24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;

they are put under oath and dare not testify.e

25 Fearf of man will prove to be a snare,

but whoever trusts in the Lordg is kept safe.h

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,i

but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.j

27 The righteous detest the dishonest;

the wicked detest the upright.k