¹⁶ It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little
    than to be rich and have trouble.

¹⁷ A few vegetables where there is love
    are better than the finest meat where there is hatred.

¹⁸ A person with a bad temper stirs up conflict.
    But a person who is patient calms things down.

¹⁹ The way of people who don’t want to work is blocked with thorns.
    But the path of honest people is a wide road.

²⁰ A wise son makes his father glad.
    But a foolish son hates his mother.

²¹ A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things.
    But a person who has understanding walks straight ahead.

²² Plans fail without good advice.
    But they succeed when there are many advisers.

²³ Joy is found in giving the right answer.
    And how good is a word spoken at the right time!

²⁴ The path of life leads up for those who are wise.
    It keeps them from going down to the place of the dead.

²⁵ The Lord tears down the proud person’s house.
    But he keeps the widow’s property safe.

²⁶ The Lord hates the thoughts of sinful people.
    But he considers kind words to be pure.

²⁷ Those who always want more bring ruin to their households.
    But a person who refuses to be paid to lie will live.

²⁸ The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer.
    But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.

²⁹ The Lord is far away from those who do wrong.
    But he hears the prayers of those who do right.

³⁰ The cheerful look of a messenger brings joy to your heart.
    And good news gives health to your body.

³¹ Whoever listens to a warning that gives life
    will be at home among those who are wise.

³² Those who turn away from correction hate themselves.
    But anyone who accepts correction gains understanding.

³³ Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord.
    So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.