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 to the Lord, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
10. Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.
11. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, How much more the hearts of men!
12. A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise.
13. A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.
14. The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
17. Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
18. A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.