1 A gentle answer deflects anger,but harsh words make tempers flare.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
3 The lord is watching everywhere,keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
5 Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline;whoever learns from correction is wise.