A soft answer
turneth
away wrath
: but grievous
words
stir up
anger
.
The tongue of the wise
useth knowledge
aright
: but the mouth
of fools
poureth out
foolishness
.
The eyes of the LORD
are in every place
, beholding
the evil
and the good
.
A wholesome tongue
is a tree
of life
: but perverseness
therein is a breach
in the spirit
.
A fool despiseth
his father's
instruction
: but he that regardeth
reproof
is prudent
.
In the house of the righteous
is much
treasure
: but in the revenues
of the wicked
is trouble
.
The lips of the wise
disperse
knowledge
: but the heart
of the foolish
doeth not so.
The sacrifice of the wicked
is an abomination
to the LORD
: but the prayer
of the upright
is his delight
.
The way of the wicked
is an abomination
unto the LORD
: but he loveth
him that followeth
after righteousness
.
Correction is grievous
unto him that forsaketh
the way
: and he that hateth
reproof
shall die
.
Hell and destruction
are before the LORD
: how much more then the hearts
of the children
of men
?
A scorner loveth
not one that reproveth
him: neither will he go
unto the wise
.
A merry heart
maketh a cheerful
countenance
: but by sorrow
of the heart
the spirit
is broken
.
The heart of him that hath understanding
seeketh
knowledge
: but the mouth
of fools
feedeth
on foolishness
.
All the days of the afflicted
are evil
: but he that is of a merry
heart
hath a continual
feast
.
Better is little
with the fear
of the LORD
than great
treasure
and trouble
therewith.
Better is a dinner
of herbs
where love
is, than a stalled
ox
and hatred
therewith.
A wrathful man
stirreth up
strife
: but he that is slow
to anger
appeaseth
strife
.
The way of the slothful
man is as an hedge
of thorns
: but the way
of the righteous
is made plain
.
A wise son
maketh a glad
father
: but a foolish
man
despiseth
his mother
.
Folly is joy
to him that is destitute
of wisdom
: but a man
of understanding
walketh
uprightly
.
Without counsel purposes
are disappointed
: but in the multitude
of counsellors
they are established
.
A man hath joy
by the answer
of his mouth
: and a word
spoken in due season
, how good
is it !
The way of life
is above
to the wise
, that he may depart
from hell
beneath
.
The LORD will destroy
the house
of the proud
: but he will establish
the border
of the widow
.
The thoughts of the wicked
are an abomination
to the LORD
: but the words of the pure
are pleasant
words
.
He that is greedy of gain
troubleth
his own house
; but he that hateth
gifts
shall live
.
The heart of the righteous
studieth
to answer
: but the mouth
of the wicked
poureth
out evil things
.
The LORD is far
from the wicked
: but he heareth
the prayer
of the righteous
.
The light of the eyes
rejoiceth
the heart
: and a good
report
maketh
the bones
fat
.
The ear that heareth
the reproof
of life
abideth
among
the wise
.
He that refuseth instruction
despiseth
his own soul
: but he that heareth
reproof
getteth
understanding
.
The fear of the LORD
is the instruction
of wisdom
; and before
honour
is humility
.