15. Every day is hard for those who suffer,but a happy heart is like a continual feast.
16. It is better to be poor and respect the Lordthan to be wealthy and have much trouble.
17. It is better to eat vegetables with those who love youthan to eat meat with those who hate you.
18. People with quick tempers cause trouble,but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.
19. A lazy person’s life is like a patch of thorns,but an honest person’s life is like a smooth highway.
20. Wise children make their father happy,but foolish children disrespect their mother.
21. A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish,but someone with understanding does what is right.
22. Plans fail without good advice,but they succeed with the advice of many others.
23. People enjoy giving good advice.Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
24. Wise people’s lives get better and better.They avoid whatever would cause their death.
25. The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house,but he will protect the widow’s property.
26. The Lord hates evil thoughtsbut is pleased with kind words.