4. Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it causes a break in spirit.
5. A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent.
6. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7. The lips of the wise will spread knowledge, but the heart of fools, not so.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.