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 foolish doeth not 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.