7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
10. Correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.
11. Sheol and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12. A scoffer loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14. The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
16. Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.
17. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox with hatred.
18. A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger quiets strife.
19. The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made a highway.
20. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother.