The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
