1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. |
3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. |
4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. |
5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble. |
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. |
8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. |
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness. |
10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. |
11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD--how much more the hearts of men! |
12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. |
13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. |
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. |
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil. |
17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. |
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. |
19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. |
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. |
21 Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course. |
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply--and how good is a timely word! |
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. |
25 The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact. |
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him. |
27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. |
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. |
29 The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. |
31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. |
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. |
33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. |