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A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
but harsh words make tempers flare.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
The LORD is watching everywhere,
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
There is treasure in the house of the godly,
but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
the heart of a fool has none to give.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The LORD detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue godliness.
but he loves those who pursue godliness.
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
whoever hates correction will die.
whoever hates correction will die.
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Mockers hate to be corrected,
so they stay away from the wise.
so they stay away from the wise.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
while the fool feeds on trash.
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Better to have little, with fear for the LORD,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
A bowl of vegetables with someone you love
is better than steak with someone you hate.
is better than steak with someone you hate.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.
a cool-tempered person stops them.
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,
but the path of the upright is an open highway.
but the path of the upright is an open highway.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Sensible children bring joy to their father;
foolish children despise their mother.
foolish children despise their mother.
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.
a sensible person stays on the right path.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
many advisers bring success.
many advisers bring success.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The LORD tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of widows.
but he protects the property of widows.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
The LORD detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
but he delights in pure words.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate bribes will live.
but those who hate bribes will live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The LORD is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
good news makes for good health.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
you will be at home among the wise.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.