26. Evil devices are an abomination to the Lord: but pleasant words are pure.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29. The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.
31. The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32. He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
33. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.