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.
11. Sheol and Abaddon are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12. A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.
13. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16. Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith.