20. A wise son makes a father glad,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom,but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22. Without counsel, purposes are disappointed,but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23. A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
24. The way of life leads above for the wise,that he may depart from Sheol below.
25. The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,but He will establish the border of the widow.
26. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27. He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house,but he who hates bribes will live.
28. The heart of the righteous studies to answer,but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29. The Lord is far from the wicked,but He hears the prayer of the righteous.