6 The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.
7 What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path anyone who despises reproof will die.
11 Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!
17 A vegetarian meal served with love is better than a big, thick steak with a plateful of animosity.
18 The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
19 The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway.
25 The house of the proud the LORD will demolish, but he will protect the widow's boundary line.
27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.
32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.