14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil:but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord,than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife:but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns:but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father:but a foolish man despiseth his mother.