Proverbs

¹A SOFT answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. [Prov. 25:15.] ²The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly. ³The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. [Job 34:21; Prov. 5:21; Jer. 16:17; 32:19; Heb. 4:13.] ⁴A gentle tongue [with its healing power] is a tree of life, but willful contrariness in it breaks down the spirit. ⁵A fool despises his father's instruction and correction, but he who regards reproof acquires prudence.