12 A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.