1 A mild answer turns back wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise pours out knowledge,but the mouth of fools spews folly.
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life,but a perverse one breaks the spirit.
5 The fool spurns a father’s instruction,but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.