²⁸ The heart of the righteous ^(A)ponders how to answer,
    but ^(B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
²⁹ The Lord is ^(C)far from the wicked,
    but he ^(D)hears the prayer of the righteous.
^30 (E)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
    and ^(F)good news refreshes^[a] the bones.
^31 (G)The ear that listens to ^(H)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.
³² Whoever ^(I)ignores instruction ^(J)despises himself,
    but he who listens to reproof ^(K)gains intelligence.
^33 (L)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
    and ^(M)humility comes before honor.