4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5. A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.
6. In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the income of the wicked is trouble.
7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
8. The sacrifice of 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 unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
10. Correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.
11. Sheol and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12. A scoffer loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14. The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.