11. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord —how much more, human hearts.
12. A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise.
13. A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
14. A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15. All the days of the oppressed are miserable,but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16. Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great treasure with turmoil.
17. Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox with hatred.
18. A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife.
19. A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,but the path of the upright is a highway.
20. A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
22. Plans fail when there is no counsel,but with many advisers they succeed.
23. A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word — how good that is!
24. For the discerning the path of life leads upward,so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25. The Lord destroys the house of the proud,but He protects the widow’s territory.
26. The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,but pleasant words are pure.
27. The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,but the one who hates bribes will live.
28. The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.