Proverbs 15:19-21

New Century Version

¹⁹ A lazy person’s life is like a patch of thorns,
    but an honest person’s life is like a smooth highway.

²⁰ Wise children make their father happy,
    but foolish children disrespect their mother.

²¹ A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish,
    but someone with understanding does what is right.