A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
