18. A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
19. The way of the slacker is a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20. A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
21. Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but one with discernment walks straight.
22. Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23. A person has joy in an appropriate answer— how good is a timely word.
24. The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to Sheol.
25. Adonai tears down a proud man’s house, but He maintains the widow’s boundary.
26. Evil thoughts are an abomination to Adonai, but pleasant words are pure.
27. One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
28. A righteous heart thinks before answering, but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.
29. Adonai is far from the wicked, but hears the prayer of the righteous.
30. Bright eyes bring joy to the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
31. One whose ear heeds a life-giving reproof dwells among the wise.
32. Whoever avoids correction despises himself, but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding.
33. The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.