1. A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2. The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
3. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4. A wholesome 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. In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {cf15i doeth} not so.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10. There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: {cf15i and} he that hateth reproof shall die.
11. Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12. A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.
13. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart {cf15i hath} a continual feast.
16. Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17. Better 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. The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.
20. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21. Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22. Where 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. To the wise the way of life {cf15i goeth} upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25. The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26. Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words {cf15i are} pure.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29. The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: {cf15i and} good tidings make the bones fat.
31. The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32. He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
33. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {cf15i goeth} humility.