18 A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife.
19 A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word — how good that is!
24 For the discerning the path of life leads upward,so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.