16 Better is little with the fear of Adonai than great wealth with turmoil.
17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love, than a fattened ox where there is hatred.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
19 The way of the slacker is a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but one with discernment walks straight.
22 Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.