3 God doesn’t miss a thing—he’s alert to good and evil alike.
4 Kind words heal and help;cutting words wound and maim.
5 Moral dropouts won’t listen to their elders;welcoming correction is a mark of good sense.
6 The lives of God-loyal people flourish;a misspent life is soon bankrupt.
7 Perceptive words spread knowledge;fools are hollow—there’s nothing to them.
8 God can’t stand pious poses,but he delights in genuine prayers.
9 A life frittered away disgusts God;he loves those who run straight for the finish line.