8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.
11 Sheol and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made a highway.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the boundary of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
28 The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
32 He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.