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.
25 The Lord destroys the house of the proud,but He protects the widow’s territory.
26 The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,but pleasant words are pure.
27 The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,but the one who hates bribes will live.