8. The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9. The Lord detests the way of the wicked,but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
10. Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;the one who hates correction will die.
11. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord —how much more, human hearts.
12. A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise.
13. A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
14. A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15. All the days of the oppressed are miserable,but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16. Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great treasure with turmoil.
17. Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox with hatred.
18. A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife.
19. A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,but the path of the upright is a highway.
20. A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
22. Plans fail when there is no counsel,but with many advisers they succeed.
23. A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word — how good that is!
24. For the discerning the path of life leads upward,so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25. The Lord destroys the house of the proud,but He protects the widow’s territory.
26. The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,but pleasant words are pure.
27. The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,but the one who hates bribes will live.