14. The discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are bad,but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16. Better is little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth and turmoil with it.
17. Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox where there is hatred.
18. A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension,but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
19. The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns,but the path of the upright is like a highway.
20. A wise child brings joy to his father,but a foolish person despises his mother.
21. Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense,but one who has understanding follows an upright course.
22. Plans fail when there is no counsel,but with abundant advisers they are established.
23. A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer,and a word at the right time – how good it is!
24. The path of life is upward for the wise person,to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
25. The Lord tears down the house of the proud,but he maintains the boundaries of the widow.
26. The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked,but pleasant words are pure.
27. The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household,but whoever hates bribes will live.
28. The heart of the righteous considers how 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.
30. A bright look brings joy to the heart,and good news gives health to the body.