1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
3 The Lord’s eyes are everywhere,keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5 A fool despises his father’s correction,but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure,but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;not so with the heart of fools.