19The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
24To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.