1
A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him; Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].
2
A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face, But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.
3
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it, But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
4
All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].
5
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble with it.
6
Better is a dinner of vegetables and herbs where love is present Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
7
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
8
The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him], But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway.
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1
A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him; Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].
2
A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face, But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.
3
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it, But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.
4
All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].
5
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble with it.
6
Better is a dinner of vegetables and herbs where love is present Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
7
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
8
The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him], But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway.
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