21. Stupidity brings happinessto senseless fools,but everyone with good sensefollows the straight path.
22. Without good adviceeverything goes wrong—it takes careful planningfor things to go right.
23. Giving the right answerat the right timemakes everyone happy.
24. All who are wise follow a roadthat leads upward to lifeand away from death.
25. The Lord destroys the homesof those who are proud,but he protects the propertyof widows.
26. The Lord hates evil thoughts,but kind words please him.
27. Being greedy causes troublefor your family,but you protect yourselfby refusing bribes.
28. Good people thinkbefore they answer,but the wicked speak evilwithout ever thinking.
29. The Lord never even hearsthe prayers of the wicked,but he answers the prayersof all who obey him.
30. A friendly smilemakes you happy,and good newsmakes you feel strong.
31. Healthy correction is good,and if you accept it,you will be wise.
32. You hurt only yourselfby rejecting instruction,but it makes good senseto accept it.
33. Showing respect to the Lordwill make you wise,and being humblewill bring honour to you.