1. A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger.But an unkind answer will cause more anger.
2. Wise people use knowledge when they speak.But fools speak only foolishness.
3. The Lord’s eyes see everything that happens.He watches both evil and good people.
4. As a tree gives us fruit, healing words give us life.But evil words crush the spirit.
5. A foolish person rejects his father’s correction.But anyone who accepts correction is wise.
6. There is much wealth in the houses of good people.But evil people are paid only with trouble.
7. With their words wise people spread knowledge.But there is no knowledge in the thoughts of the foolish.
8. The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked person offers.But he is pleased with an honest person’s prayer.
9. The Lord hates what evil people do.But he loves those who do what is right.