Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

but one who hates correction is stupid.h

2 One who is good obtains favor from the Lord,i

but he condemns a person who schemes.j

3 No one can be made secure by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous is immovable.k

4 A wife of noble characterA is her husband’s crown,l

but a wife who causes shame

is like rottenness in his bones.m

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,

but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,n

but the speech of the upright rescues them.o

7 The wicked are overthrown and perish,p

but the house of the righteous will stand.q

8 A man is praised for his insight,

but a twisted mind is despised.

9 Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,

than to act important but have no food.r

10 The righteous cares about his animal’s health,s

but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.