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