Fools make a mock at sin: But among the righteous there is favour.
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: But a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Such is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.
Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard.
how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favour of the LORD.
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding In the sight of God and man.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge?
How much more abominable and filthy is man, Which drinketh iniquity like water?
And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.
Surely he scorneth the scorners: But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: But such as are upright in their way are his delight.