19. The way of the sluggard is like a thorn hedge,but the path of the diligent is a highway.
20. A wise son gives his father joy,but a fool despises his mother.
21. Folly is joy to the senseless,but the person of understanding goes the straight way.
22. Plans fail when there is no counsel,but they succeed when advisers are many.
23. One has joy from an apt response;a word in season, how good it is!
24. The path of life leads upward for the prudent,turning them from Sheol below.
25. The Lord pulls down the house of the proud,but preserves intact the widow’s landmark.
26. The schemes of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,but gracious words are pure.
27. The greedy tear down their own house,but those who hate bribes will live.
28. The heart of the just ponders a response,but the mouth of the wicked spews evil.
29. The Lord is far from the wicked,but hears the prayer of the just.
30. A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart;good news invigorates the bones.
31. The ear that listens to salutary reproofis at home among the wise.
32. Those who disregard discipline hate themselves,but those who heed reproof acquire understanding.
33. The fear of the Lord is training for wisdom,and humility goes before honors.