1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 T he tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

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

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.

6 I n the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7 T he lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so.

8 T he sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9 T he way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But He loves him who follows righteousness.

10 H arsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way, And he who hates correction will die.

11 H ell and Destruction are before the Lord; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

12 A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise.

13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 T he heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 A ll the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 B etter is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.

17 B etter is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 T he way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 F olly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 W ithout counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

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

24 T he way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.

25 T he Lord will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26 T he thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27 H e who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

28 T he heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29 T he Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 T he light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.

31 T he ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.

32 H e who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33 T he fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.