⁴ ¶ Those that forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁷ ¶ Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son, but he that is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁹ ¶ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁸ ¶ Without prophetic vision, the people shall perish, but he that keeps the law is blessed.