⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked;
    but those who keep the law contend with them.

⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son;
    but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
    even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁸ Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
    but one who keeps the law is blessed.