17. Better is a dinner of herbs where love isthan a fattened ox and hatred with it.
18. A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
19. The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns,but the path of the upright is a level highway.
20. A wise son makes a glad father,but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.