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1 - A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

2 - The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

3 - The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

4 - A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

5 - A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

6 - In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 - The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.

8 - The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 - The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 - There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 - Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 - A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

13 - A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14 - The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15 - All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

16 - Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 - Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18 - A wrathful 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 a highway.

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 wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

22 - Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23 - A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

24 - To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25 - Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

26 - Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.

27 - He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

28 - The heart of the righteous 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 - The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; Andgood tidings make the bones fat.

31 - The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

32 - He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

33 - The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.