16 It is better to be poor and respect the Lordthan to be wealthy and have much trouble.
17 It is better to eat vegetables with those who love youthan to eat meat with those who hate you.
18 A person who quickly gets angry causes trouble.But a person who controls his temper stops a quarrel.
19 A lazy person’s life is as difficult as walking through a patch of thorns.But an honest person’s life is as easy as walking down a smooth highway.
20 A wise son makes his father happy.But a foolish person hates his mother.
21 A man without wisdom enjoys being foolish.But a man with understanding does what is right.
22 Plans fail without good advice.But plans succeed when you get advice from many others.