¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(A)
    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.^(B)

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

¹⁷ Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.^(D)

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(E)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(F)