¹⁰ A sly wink of the eye^(A) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.^(A)

²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(A)

³⁰ A tranquil heart is life to the body,^(A)
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.^(B)

⁷ When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He^[a] makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.^(A)

17 Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.^(A)

¹⁷ Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind^(A)
and give you delight.