3. The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4. A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5. A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
6. In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10. There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.
11. Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12. A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
13. A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16. Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18. A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19. The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
20. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.