3 A hot furnace tests silver and gold,but the Lord tests hearts.
4 Evil people listen to evil words.Liars pay attention to cruel words.
5 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker;whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.
6 Old people are proud of their grandchildren,and children are proud of their parents.
7 Fools should not be proud,and rulers should not be liars.
8 Some people think they can pay others to do anything they ask.They think it will work every time.
9 Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend,but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.