27 He who is covetous will destroy his house, but he who hates gifts will live.

28 The heart of the righteous ponders the answer, but the mouth of the wicked spews out evil. [The ways of the righteous are acceptable in the sight of the Lord; through them even enemies are made friends.]

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 A bright look gladdens the heart, good tidings fatten the bones.

31 An ear attentive to the doctrine of life dwells among the wise.

32 He that rejecteth instruction careth not for his own soul; but whoever hearkens to reproof acquires understanding.

33 The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility precedes glory.

Chapter 16

1 To man belong the conjectures of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 All a man's ways are pure in his eyes, but the Lord weighs souls.

3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy undertakings shall be done.

4 The Lord hath done all things for his own sake; and even the wicked he watches for the day of calamity.

5 Everyone who is haughty in heart is an abomination to the Lord; We can be sure that he will not go unpunished. [The beginning of the good way is to do righteousness; this is more pleasing in the sight of God than to offer sacrifices. He who seeks the Lord will find knowledge with righteousness; those who truly seek him will find peace.]

6 By mercy and righteousness sin is cleansed, and the fear of the Lord turns away from evil.

7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he reconcileth his enemies to him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness than a great deal of gain with unrighteousness.

9 A man's heart considers his way, but the Lord directs his way.

10 In the king's mouth is an inspired word; His lips must not sin in judgment.

11 Faithful scales and weighing bowls are from the Lord; And from Him all the weights are in the bag.

12 An abomination unto kings is a wicked thing, because by righteousness a throne is established.

13 Righteous lips are pleasing to the king, and he loveth him that speaketh the truth.