In context
20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. 21Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight on. 22Plans come to nothing without counsel, but with many counselors they stand. 23A man finds joy in the answer of his mouth—and a word in its season, how good it is! 24The path of life leads upward for the prudent, to keep him from Sheol below.
