4. Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5. A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6. In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.
7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
10. Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
11. Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12. A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
13. A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14. The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16. Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17. Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18. A furious 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 plain.
20. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.