1 To accept correction is wise,to reject it is stupid.
2 The Lord likes everyonewho lives right,but he punishes everyonewho makes evil plans.
3 Sin cannot offer security!But if you live right,you will be as secureas a tree with deep roots.
4 A helpful wife is a jewelfor her husband,but a shameless wifewill make his bones rot.
5 Good people have kind thoughts,but you should never trustthe advice of someone evil.
6 Bad advice is a deadly trap,but good adviceis like a shield.
7 Once the wicked are defeated,they are gone for ever,but no one who obeys Godwill ever be thrown down.