- 1. A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
- 2. The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
- 3. In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.
- 4. A healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.
- 5. A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
- 6. `In' the house of the righteous `is' abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble.
- 7. The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools `is' not right.
- 8. The sacrifice of the wicked `is' an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright `is' His delight.
- 9. An abomination to Jehovah `is' the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
- 10. Chastisement `is' grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.
- 11. Sheol and destruction `are' before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.
- 12. A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
- 13. A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
- 14. The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
- 15. All the days of the afflicted `are' evil, And gladness of heart `is' a perpetual banquet.
- 16. Better `is' a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
- 17. Better `is' an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
- 18. A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
- 19. The way of the slothful `is' as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
- 20. A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
- 21. Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.
- 22. Without counsel `is' the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
- 23. Joy `is' to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!
- 24. A path of life `is' on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
- 25. The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
- 26. An abomination to Jehovah `are' thoughts of wickedness, And pure `are' sayings of pleasantness.
- 27. A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
- 28. The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
- 29. Far `is' Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
- 30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
- 31. An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
- 32. Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
- 33. The fear of Jehovah `is' the instruction of wisdom, And before honour `is' humility!
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