13 A happy heart makes a face look cheerful. But a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
14 A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.
15 All the days of those who are crushed are filled with pain and suffering. But a cheerful heart enjoys a good time that never ends.
16 It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little than to be rich and have trouble.
17 A meal of vegetables where there is love is better than the finest meat where there is hatred.
18 A man who burns with anger stirs up fights. But a person who is patient calms things down.
19 The way of people who don't want to work is blocked with thorns. But the path of honest people is a wide road.