17It is better to be called to worts with charity, than with hatred to a calf made fat.
18A wrathful man raiseth chidings; he that is patient, assuageth chidings that were raised.
19The way of slow men is as an hedge of thorns; the way of just or rightwise men is without thing of hurting.
20A wise son maketh glad his father; but a fond or foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to a fool; but a prudent man shall address his steps.
22Thoughts be destroyed, where no counsel is; but where many counsellors be, they be confirmed.