12. A scoffer does not like to be reproved;he will not go to the wise.
13. A glad heart makes a cheerful face,but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
14. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are evil,but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
16. Better is a little with the fear of the Lordthan great treasure and trouble with it.
17. Better is a dinner of herbs where love isthan a fattened ox and hatred with it.
18. A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
19. The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns,but the path of the upright is a level highway.
20. A wise son makes a glad father,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
22. Without counsel plans fail,but with many advisers they succeed.
23. To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,and a word in season, how good it is!
24. The path of life leads upward for the prudent,that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
25. The Lord tears down the house of the proudbut maintains the widow’s boundaries.
26. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,but gracious words are pure.
27. Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household,but he who hates bribes will live.