1 A soft answer turns away wrath,But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place,Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,But he who receives correction is prudent.