1 A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

2 T he tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

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

4 G entleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

6 I n the house of a righteous is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked is disturbance.

7 T he lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

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 a wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

10 G rievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 S heol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

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

14 T he heart of an intelligent seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

15 A ll the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

16 B etter is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

17 B etter is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.

18 A furious 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 plain.

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 sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

22 W ithout counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

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

24 T he path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25 J ehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

26 T he thoughts of the evil are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

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

28 T he heart of a 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 hat which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

31 T he ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

32 H e that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

33 T he fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour humility.