20. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21. Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22. Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
24. The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25. Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26. The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.