18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,but with many advisors they succeed.
23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply –and how good is a timely word!
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudentto keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.