1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. | TOSK |
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. | TOSK |
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. | TOSK |
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. | TOSK | TT |
5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. | TOSK |
6 The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble. | TOSK |
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. | TOSK |
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. | TOSK |
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. | TOSK |
10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. | TOSK |
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! | TOSK |
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. | TOSK |
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. | TOSK |
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. | TOSK |
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. | TOSK |
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil. | TOSK |
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. | TOSK |
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. | TOSK |
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. | TOSK |
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. | TOSK |
21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. | TOSK |
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. | TOSK |
23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! | TOSK |
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. | TOSK |
25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow. | TOSK |
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. | TOSK |
27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. | TOSK |
28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. | C | TOSK |
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. | C | TOSK |
30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. | C | TOSK |
31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. | C | TOSK |
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. | C | TOSK |
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. | C¹ | C² | TOSK |