Proverbs 29:18-20

Living Bible

¹⁸ Where there is ignorance of God, crime runs wild; but what a wonderful thing it is for a nation to know and keep his laws.

¹⁹ Sometimes^[a] mere words are not enough—discipline is needed. For the words may not be heeded.

²⁰ There is more hope for a fool than for a man of quick temper.