4 The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 The fool despises his father’s chastening, but he that regards reproof shall become prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much provision, but in the fruit of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse wisdom, but the heart of the foolish does not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord, but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
10 Chastening is grievous unto him that forsakes the way, but he that hates reproof shall die.