JPS_ASV_Byz(i)
21 Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22 For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
24 The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.
25 The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.