15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
^aBut he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. ‡

16 ^aBetter is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble. ‡

18 ^aA wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention. ‡

19 ^aThe way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway. ‡