Whoever loves instruction loves true knowledge; One who hates correction has no sense. Good people find the favor of the Lord; Wicked schemes receive His condemnation. A worthy woman crowns her husband; Shameful conduct rots him like a bone. Righteous thoughts are fair and honest; Counsel from the wicked hides deceit. A truthful lip will be established, But a lying tongue endures one moment. Anxiety weighs down the human heart; A good word lifts it again. The diligent hand will rule; The slothful one is brought beneath a burden. A righteous person cares for every creature; Cruel mercy is the kindness of the wicked. In the pathway of righteousness is life; There is no death along its road.