By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
I call to my servant, but he gives me no answer; I must plead with him with my mouth for mercy.
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,[3] but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food;