16 Better to have little, with fear for the lord,than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
17 A bowl of vegetables with someone you loveis better than steak with someone you hate.
18 A hot-tempered person starts fights;a cool-tempered person stops them.
19 A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,but the path of the upright is an open highway.
20 Sensible children bring joy to their father;foolish children despise their mother.
21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;a sensible person stays on the right path.
22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice;many advisers bring success.