6In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.
7The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.
10Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.
11The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men!
12The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.
13A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.