19. The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20. A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22. Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23. Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24. The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.