13. A glad 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 Jehovah, 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 a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
20. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21. Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22. Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23. A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
24. To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.