3 To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
4 A high look, and a proud heart,the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit;and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongueis a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away,because they refuse to do what is right.
8 The way of the guilty is devious,but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,than to share a house with a contentious woman.