⁴ Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
    but such as keep instruction contend with them.

⁵ Evil men do not understand justice,
    but those who seek the Lord understand all things.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction,
    even his prayer will be an abomination.

¹⁴ Happy is the man who always fears,
    but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.

²³ He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
    than he who flatters with the tongue.