7. The lips of the wise spread knowledge;not so with the heart of fools.
8. The sacrifice made by 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 him who follows after righteousness.
10. There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:whoever hates reproof shall die.
11. Sheol and Abaddon are before the Lord—how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12. A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;he will not go to the wise.
13. A glad heart makes a cheerful face;but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14. The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are wretched,but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16. Better is little, with the fear of the Lord,than great treasure with trouble.
17. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,than a fattened calf with hatred.
18. A wrathful man stirs up contention,but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.