1 A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger.But an unkind answer will cause more anger.
2 Wise people use knowledge when they speak.But fools speak only foolishness.
3 The Lord’s eyes see everything that happens.He watches both evil and good people.
4 As a tree gives us fruit, healing words give us life.But evil words crush the spirit.
5 A foolish person rejects his father’s correction.But anyone who accepts correction is wise.