⁴ People who disobey what they have been taught praise the wicked.
    But those who obey what they have been taught are against the wicked.

⁵ Evil people do not understand fairness.
    But those who follow the Lord understand it completely.

⁹ If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,
    your prayers will not be heard.

¹⁴ Those who always respect the Lord will be happy.
    But those who are stubborn will get into trouble.

²³ Those who correct others will later be liked
    more than those who give false praise.