21Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
22Plans go wrong where there is no advice, but with numerous advisors they succeed.
23A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!
24The path of life leads upward for prudent people, that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.
25Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of the widow.
26Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, but the words of kindness are pure.
27The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.