4. A gentle tongue is a tree of life,but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5. A fool despises his father’s instruction,but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
6. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
7. The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
10. There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.