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 the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4. A wholesome 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 the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: 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.