¹² Mockers resent correction,^(A)
    so they avoid the wise.

¹³ A happy heart makes the face cheerful,^(B)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.^(C)

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(D)
    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.^(E)

¹⁶ Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.^(F)

²⁰ A wise son brings joy to his father,^(A)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,^(B)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

²² Plans fail for lack of counsel,^(C)
    but with many advisers^(D) they succeed.^(E)

²³ A person finds joy in giving an apt reply^(F)—
    and how good is a timely word!^(G)