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.
25. Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
26. Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29. Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.