26. Evil thoughts are an abomination to יהוה, But pleasant words are clean.
27. He who is greedy for gain, troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes lives.
28. The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wrong pours out evil.
29. יהוה is far from the wrong ones, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, A good report gives marrow to the bones.
31. An ear that hears the reproof of life Does dwell among the wise.
32. He who ignores discipline hates himself, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33. The fear of יהוה is the discipline of wisdom, And before esteem is humility.