24The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.