Proverbs 29:15-20

¹⁵The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

¹⁶When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

¹⁷Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

¹⁹A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.

²⁰Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.