4. A tongue that brings healing is like a tree of life. But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken spirit.
5. A foolish person turns his back on how his father has trained him. But anyone who accepts being corrected shows understanding.
6. The houses of those who do what is right hold great wealth. But those who do what is wrong earn only trouble.
7. The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But that's not true of the hearts of foolish people.
8. The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people. But the prayers of honest people please him.