Proverbs 15:14

Both a fool and a wise man have important desires. The wise man wants more knowledge. The fool wants foolish things. By ‘fool’, Solomon means someone who hates wisdom. For a fool, this is like his need for food. He is hungry, not for food, but to do an evil action. See Proverbs 4:16-17.

v15 When someone is unhappy, he feels miserable every day.

For a cheerful person, every day is like a party.

v16 A man who respects God may have few possessions.

But that man’s life is better than the wealthy man who has many troubles.

v17 A man with a loving family may have only vegetables to eat.

Another man eats the best meat, but his family hate him. The first man’s meal is better.

v18 If you are angry, then you will start arguments.

If you are patient, then you will cause quarrels to end.

v19 A slow man says, ‘Plants grew in front of me!’

But a good man is like someone who travels along a clear road.