2 The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge, - but, the month of dullards, belcheth out folly.
4 Gentleness of the tongue, is a tree of life, but, crookedness therein, a grievous wound in the spirit.
5 A foolish son , spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.
6 The household of the righteous man, is a great treasure, but, in the increase of the lawless, is disturbance.
8 The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.
9 An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
10 There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.
11 Hades and destruction, are before Yahweh, how much more then, the hearts of the sons of men.
13 A joyful heart, maketh a pleasing countenance, - but, in sorrow of heart, is a stricken spirit.
14 The heart of the intelligent, seeketh knowledge, but, the mouth of dullards, feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted, are sorrowful, but, a cheerful heart, is a continual banquet.
16 Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.
19 The way of the sluggard, is like a thorn hedge, but, the path of the upright, is a raised road.
21 Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense, - but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.
22 Plans, are frustrated, for lack of consultation, but, by the multitude of counsellors, shall counsel, be established.
25 The house of proud men, will Yahweh tear down, but he will maintain the boundary of the widow.
26 An abomination to Yahweh, are the plottings tings of the wicked, but, with the pure, are sayings of sweetness.
27 He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous, studieth to answer, but, the mouth of the lawless, belcheth out mischiefs.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof which giveth life, in the midst of the wise, shall remain.
32 He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.