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.
20 A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son hates his mother.
21 A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things. But a man who has understanding walks straight ahead.
22 Plans fail without good advice. But they succeed when there are many advisers.
23 Joy is found in giving the right answer. And how good is a word spoken at the right time!