1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

2 T he tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

3 T he eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

4 A gentle 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 I n the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 T he lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8 T he sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 T he way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 T here is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 S heol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14 T he heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15 A ll the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

16 B etter is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 B etter is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19 T he way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

21 F olly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

22 W here there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

24 T o the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25 J ehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

26 E vil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

27 H e that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

28 T he heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 J ehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 T he light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.

31 T he ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

32 H e that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

33 T he fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.