Nuggets of Wisdom

23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

18 The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.

14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.

7 A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

6 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse.

4 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but those who heed it resist them.

9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.