9. An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
10. Chastisement [is] grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.
11. Sheol and destruction [are] before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.
12. A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
13. A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
14. The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted [are] evil, And gladness of heart [is] a perpetual banquet.
16. Better [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
17. Better [is] an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
18. A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19. The way of the slothful [is] as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
20. A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
21. Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going.
22. Without counsel [is] the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
23. Joy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season--how good!
24. A path of life [is] on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
25. The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
26. An abomination to Jehovah [are] thoughts of wickedness, And pure [are] sayings of pleasantness.