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.
23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise;they leave the grave behind.