The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.
All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
