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.
19 The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.