19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made a highway.
20 A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22 Without counsel plans go wrong: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life leads above to the wise, that he may depart from sheol beneath.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the boundary of the widow.