6 In the house of the righteous
there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise
1 disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool
does not
do so.
8 aThe sacrifice of the wicked
is an abomination to the
Lord,
But the prayer of the upright
is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked
is an abomination to the
Lord,
But He loves him who
afollows righteousness.
10 aHarsh discipline
is for him who forsakes the way,
And bhe who hates correction will die.
11 aHell
1 and Destruction
are before the
Lord;
So how much more
bthe hearts of the sons of men.
12 aA scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.
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