4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word!
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,
but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.