5. A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
6. The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.
7. The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.
8. The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
10. Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.
11. Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?
12. A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.
13. A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
14. The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15. All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.
16. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,
17. It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
18. A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
19. The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.
20. A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.