3 The lord is watching everywhere,keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
5 Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline;whoever learns from correction is wise.
6 There is treasure in the house of the godly,but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
7 The lips of the wise give good advice;the heart of a fool has none to give.
8 The lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
9 The lord detests the way of the wicked,but he loves those who pursue godliness.