4. A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
5. A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
6. Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
7. The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are 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 to the Lord, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.