- 1. A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- 2. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
- 3. The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
- 4. Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- 5. A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
- 6. In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
- 7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
- 8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- 9. The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
- 10. Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
- 11. Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
- 12. A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
- 13. A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
- 14. The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
- 15. All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
- 16. Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
- 17. Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
- 18. A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
- 19. The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
- 20. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
- 21. Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
- 22. Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
- 23. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
- 24. The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
- 25. Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
- 26. The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
- 27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
- 28. The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- 29. Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
- 30. That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
- 31. The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
- 32. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
- 33. The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
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