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A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.
But He loves him who follows righteousness.
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And he who hates correction will die.
And he who hates correction will die.
Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.
Nor will he go to the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Than great treasure with trouble.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.
But the way of the upright is a highway.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
But a foolish man despises his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.
But the words of the pure are pleasant.
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
But he who hates bribes will live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The Lord is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
Will abide among the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.