11Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; How shall not also be the hearts of men?
12An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; Neither will he associate with the wise.
13When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; But when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
14An upright heart seeks discretion; But the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
15The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet.
16Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
17Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity.
18A passionate man stirs up strife; But he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one.
18aA man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; But an ungodly man rather stirs them up.
19The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; But those of the diligent are made smooth.
20A wise son gladdens his father; But a foolish son sneers at his mother.
21The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22They that honor not councils put off deliberation; But counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.
23A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
24The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, That he may turn aside and escape from hell.
25The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow.
26An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.
27A receiver of bribes destroys himself; But he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.
27aBy alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; But by the fear of the Lord everyone departs from evil.
28The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; But the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.
28aThe ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; And through them even enemies become friends.
29God is far from the ungodly; But he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous.
29aBetter are small receipts with righteousness, Than abundant fruits with unrighteousness.
29bLet the heart of a man think justly, That his steps may be rightly ordered of God.