15 The rod and rebuke give lwisdom,

But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;

But the righteous will see their mfall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;

Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

18 nWhere there is no 4revelation, the people cast off restraint;

But ohappy is he who keeps the law.

19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;

For though he understands, he will not respond.

20 Do you see a man hasty in his words?

pThere is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from childhood

Will have him as a son in the end.

22 qAn angry man stirs up strife,

And a furious man abounds in transgression.

23 rA man’s pride will bring him low,

But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;

sHe 5swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

25 tThe fear of man brings a snare,

But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be 6safe.

26 uMany seek the ruler’s 7favor,

But justice for man comes from the Lord.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,

And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.