1. A gentle answer deflects anger,but harsh words make tempers flare.
2. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
3. The lord is watching everywhere,keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
4. Gentle words are a tree of life;a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
5. Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline;whoever learns from correction is wise.
6. There is treasure in the house of the godly,but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.