26. The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28. The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29. Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30. That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31. The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
33. The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility.