4. Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.
5. It is foolish to ignore what your father taught you; it is wise to accept his correction.
6. Righteous people keep their wealth, but the wicked lose theirs when hard times come.
7. Knowledge is spread by people who are wise, not by fools.
8. The Lord is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.
9. The Lord hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.