18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Disagreements are best managed with poise and restraint.
#hot-tempered #conflict #patient #quarrel #stirs_up #calms
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Even a meager meal with loved ones
is better than a feast with other-thans.
#better #small_serving #vegetables #love #fattened_calf #hatred
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Walk the straight and narrow path regardless of earthly treasure.
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A joyful spirit overcomes a life of dejection.
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The seeker yearns for knowledge.
The fool speaks nonsense.
