3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere. They watch those who are evil and those who are good.
4 A tongue that brings healing is like a tree of life. But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken spirit.
5 A foolish person turns his back on how his father has trained him. But anyone who accepts being corrected shows understanding.
6 The houses of those who do what is right hold great wealth. But those who do what is wrong earn only trouble.
7 The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But that's not true of the hearts of foolish people.
8 The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people. But the prayers of honest people please him.
9 The Lord hates how sinners live. But he loves those who run after what is right.