12 Those who sneer at othersdon't like to be corrected,and they won't ask helpfrom someone with sense.
13 Happiness makes you smile;sorrow can crush you.
14 Anyone with good senseis eager to learn more,but fools are hungryfor foolishness.
15 The poor have a hard life,but being content is as goodas an endless feast.
16 It's better to obey the Lordand have only a little,than to be very richand terribly confused.
17 A simple meal with loveis better than a feastwhere there is hatred.
18 Losing your tempercauses a lot of trouble,but staying calmsettles arguments.