1. A mild answer turns back wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2. The tongue of the wise pours out knowledge,but the mouth of fools spews folly.
3. The eyes of the Lord are in every place,keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4. A soothing tongue is a tree of life,but a perverse one breaks the spirit.
5. The fool spurns a father’s instruction,but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
6. In the house of the just there are ample resources,but the harvest of the wicked is in peril.
7. The lips of the wise spread knowledge,but the heart of fools is not steadfast.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,but he loves one who pursues justice.
10. Discipline seems bad to those going astray;one who hates reproof will die.
11. Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord;how much more the hearts of mortals!
12. Scoffers do not love reproof;to the wise they will not go.
13. A glad heart lights up the face,but an anguished heart breaks the spirit.
14. The discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15. All the days of the poor are evil,but a good heart is a continual feast.
16. Better a little with fear of the Lordthan a great fortune with anxiety.
17. Better a dish of herbs where love isthan a fatted ox and hatred with it.
18. The ill-tempered stir up strife,but the patient settle disputes.
19. The way of the sluggard is like a thorn hedge,but the path of the diligent is a highway.