8 The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked,but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
9 The Lord abhors the way of the wicked,but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way;the one who hates reproof will die.
11 Death and Destruction are before the Lord – how much more the hearts of humans!
12 The scorner does not love one who corrects him;he will not go to the wise.
13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful,but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.