⁶ The Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
⁷ He reserves ability for those with integrity.
    He is a shield for those who live a blameless life.
⁸ He protects the paths of justice
    and guards the way of those who are loyal to him.

³ Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
    Bind them on your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴ Then you will find favor and approval
    in the eyes of God and humanity.

¹¹ Don’t reject the instruction of the Lord, my son;
    don’t despise his correction.

¹⁶ There are six things that the Lord hates,
    seven things detestable to him:
¹⁷     snobbish eyes,
    a lying tongue,
    hands that spill innocent blood,
¹⁸     a heart set on wicked plans,
    feet that run quickly to evil,
¹⁹     a false witness who breathes lies,
    and one who causes conflicts among relatives.