17 Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
19 The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.
22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.
23 A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!