5. A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.
6. The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.
7. The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.
8. The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing.
9. The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him.
10. Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die.
11. Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men!
12. He who corrupts himself does not love the one who afflicts him, nor will he step toward the wise.
13. A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.
14. The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance.
15. All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast.
16. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction.