God loathes the way of the wicked,

But loves who pursue righteousness;

Confessing gets them acquitted,

And are assured His blessedness.

Severe discipline is for you,

If you have abandoned the way;

And will die if you are not true,

Because you continue to stray.

Death and destruction feel His wrath,

How much more the hearts of humans;

That will be straying off the path,

By following evil omens.

The scorner will never show love,

Neither will he go to the wise;

Because of hardened hearts thereof,

Righteous wisdom he will despise.

A joyful heart will make a face,

Cheerful and carry a smile;

A painful heart is a disgrace,

When causing them to beguile.

The discerning heart seeks wisdom,

But foolish lips feeds on folly;

For he will never see freedom,

Having thoughts of melancholy.

Those who are afflicted are sad,

But a glad heart attends a feast;

Avoids from doing something bad,

While waiting for the High Priest.

Best to have a fear of the Lord,

Than turmoil and a great wealth;

For remaining in one accord,

Giving you good spiritual health.

Folly is a joy who would lack sense,

But wisdom for who walks upright;

Because the Lord is your defense,

When you are using His insight.