3 The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,but the one who purifies hearts ⌊by fire⌋ is the Lord.
4 An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
5 Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker.Whoever is happy ⌊to see someone’s⌋ distress will not escape punishment.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents,and parents are the glory of their children.
7 Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool.How much less does lying fit a noble person!
8 A bribe seems ⌊like⌋ a jewel to the one who gives it.Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9 Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.