14. The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are wretched,but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16. Better is little, with the fear of the Lord,than great treasure with trouble.
17. Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,than a fattened calf with hatred.
18. A wrathful man stirs up contention,but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19. The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,but the path of the upright is a highway.
20. A wise son makes a father glad,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22. Where there is no counsel, plans fail;but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23. Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.How good is a word at the right time!
24. The path of life leads upward for the wise,to keep him from going downward to Sheol.