2 Wise people use knowledge when they speak.But fools speak only foolishness.
3 The Lord’s eyes see everything that happens.He watches both evil and good people.
4 As a tree gives us fruit, healing words give us life.But evil words crush the spirit.
5 A foolish person rejects his father’s correction.But anyone who accepts correction is wise.
6 There is much wealth in the houses of good people.But evil people are paid only with trouble.
7 With their words wise people spread knowledge.But there is no knowledge in the thoughts of the foolish.
8 The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked person offers.But he is pleased with an honest person’s prayer.