12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,
but an encouraging word brings him joy.
15:21 Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense,
but one who has understanding follows an upright course.
15:23 A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
and a word at the right time – how good it is!
23:24 The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly;
whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.
29:3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.