14. The discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15. All the days of the oppressed are wretched,but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16. Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth with turmoil.
17. Better a dish of vegetables with lovethan a fattened calf with hatred.
18. A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
19. The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,but the path of the upright is a highway.
20. A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.