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A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
but harsh words make tempers flare.
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 makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
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.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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.
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.
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 give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
the heart of a fool has none to give.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
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 sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The LORD detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue godliness.
but he loves those who pursue godliness.
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
whoever hates correction will die.
whoever 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!
Mockers hate to be corrected,
so they stay away from the wise.
so they stay away from the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
while the fool feeds on trash.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
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.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
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 little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude 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.
Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.
a cool-tempered person stops them.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
Sensible children bring joy to their father;
foolish children despise their mother.
foolish children despise their mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.
a sensible person stays on the right path.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
many advisers bring success.
many advisers bring success.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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!
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 tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of widows.
but he protects the property of widows.
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
The LORD detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
but he delights in pure words.
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate bribes will live.
but those who hate bribes will live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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 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 prayers of the righteous.
but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.
good news makes for good health.
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
you will be at home among the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
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.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.