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.