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² The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.^(C1)

³ The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.^(C1)

⁴ The tongue that heals is a tree of life,^(C1)
but a devious tongue^(F1) breaks the spirit.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.^(C1)

⁶ The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

⁷ The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.

⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,^(C1)
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.^(C2)

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.^(C1)

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^(C1) —
how much more, human hearts.^(C2)

¹² A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;^(C1)
he will not consult the wise.

¹³ A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.^(C1)

¹⁴ A discerning mind seeks knowledge,^(C1)
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.^(C2)

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 Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.^(C1)

¹⁷ Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox^(C1) with hatred.^(C2)

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(C1)
but one slow to anger^(C2) calms strife.

¹⁹ A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway.^(C1)

²⁰ A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.^(C1)

²¹ Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a person with understanding walks a straight path.^(C1)

²² Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.^(C1)

²³ A person takes joy in giving an answer;^(F1)
and a timely word—how good that is!^(C1)

²⁴ For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

²⁵ The Lord tears apart the house of the proud,
but he protects the widow’s territory.^(C1)

²⁶ The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
but pleasant words are pure.^(C1)

²⁷ The one who profits dishonestly^(C1) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.^(C2)

²⁸ The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,^(C1)
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.^(C2)

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked,^(C1)
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.^(C2)

³⁰ Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens^(F1) the bones.^(C1)

³¹ One who^(F1) listens to life-giving rebukes^(C1)
will be at home among the wise.

³² Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,^(C1)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.^(F1)(C2)

³³ The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.^(C1)