Proverbs 15:19-23

¹⁹The way of the slothful man is like a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is a levelled road.

²⁰A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.

²²Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.

²³A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word spoken at the proper time, how good is it!