8. A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,but the prayers of decent people please him.
9. The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10. Discipline is a terrible ⌊burden⌋ to anyone who leaves the ⌊right⌋ path.Anyone who hates a warning will die.
11. If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lordhow much more the human heart!
12. A mocker does not appreciate a warning.He will not go to wise people.
13. A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,but with a heartache comes depression.
14. The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
15. Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person,but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16. Better to have a little with the fear of the Lordthan great treasure and turmoil.
17. Better to have a dish of vegetables where there is lovethan juicy steaks where there is hate.
18. A hothead stirs up a fight,but one who holds his temper calms disputes.
19. The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge,but the road of decent people is an ⌊open⌋ highway.