14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are bad,but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth and turmoil with it.
17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox where there is hatred.
18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension,but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
19 The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns,but the path of the upright is like a highway.
20 A wise child brings joy to his father,but a foolish person despises his mother.