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 pour out foolishness.
3 The Lord’s eyes see everything;he watches both evil and good people.
4 As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,but dishonest words crush the spirit.
5 Fools reject their parents’ correction,but anyone who accepts correction is wise.
6 Much wealth is in the houses of good people,but evil people get nothing but trouble.
7 Wise people use their words to spread knowledge,but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.