Proverbs 15:26-31

²⁶Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

²⁷He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

²⁸The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

²⁹The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

³⁰The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.

³¹The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.