12. Mockers hate to be corrected,so they stay away from the wise.
13. A glad heart makes a happy face;a broken heart crushes the spirit.
14. A wise person is hungry for knowledge,while the fool feeds on trash.
15. For the despondent, every day brings trouble;for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
16. Better to have little, with fear for the lord,than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
17. A bowl of vegetables with someone you loveis better than steak with someone you hate.
18. A hot-tempered person starts fights;a cool-tempered person stops them.
19. A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,but the path of the upright is an open highway.
20. Sensible children bring joy to their father;foolish children despise their mother.
21. Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;a sensible person stays on the right path.
22. Plans go wrong for lack of advice;many advisers bring success.
23. Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!