19. The way of a lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the straight is a highway.
20. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is joy to one lacking heart, But a man of understanding walks straight.
22. Without counsel, plans go wrong, But by great counsellors they are established.
23. A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And how good is a word spoken in its season!
24. The path of life is upward for the wise, To turn away from the grave below.
25. יהוה tears down the house of the proud, And He sets up the boundary of the widow.
26. Evil thoughts are an abomination to יהוה, But pleasant words are clean.
27. He who is greedy for gain, troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes lives.
28. The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wrong pours out evil.