8 The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked person offers.But he is pleased with an honest person’s prayer.
9 The Lord hates what evil people do.But he loves those who do what is right.
10 The person who quits doing what is right will really be punished.The one who hates to be corrected will die.
11 The Lord knows what is happening where the dead people are.So he can surely know what living people are thinking.
12 A person who laughs at wisdom does not like to be corrected.He will not ask advice from the wise.
13 Happiness makes a person smile.But sadness breaks a person’s spirit.
14 Smart people want more knowledge.But a foolish person just wants more foolishness.