9. The Lord abhors the way of the wicked,but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10. Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way;the one who hates reproof will die.
11. Death and Destruction are before the Lord – how much more the hearts of humans!
12. The scorner does not love one who corrects him;he will not go to the wise.
13. A joyful heart makes the face cheerful,but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.
14. The discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are bad,but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16. Better is little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth and turmoil with it.
17. Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox where there is hatred.
18. A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension,but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
19. The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns,but the path of the upright is like a highway.
20. A wise child brings joy to his father,but a foolish person despises his mother.
21. Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense,but one who has understanding follows an upright course.
22. Plans fail when there is no counsel,but with abundant advisers they are established.
23. A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer,and a word at the right time – how good it is!