A soft answer turns away wrath

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SpeechAnger1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

SpeechWisdom2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Fear of Lord3The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

Speech4The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

DisciplineFamily5A fool spurns a parent`s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Wealth6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

SpeechWisdom7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

The eyes of the LORD are everywhere

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Fear of Lord8The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

Fear of LordJustice9The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Discipline10Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

Fear of Lord11Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts!

DisciplineWisdom12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

Desire13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Wisdom14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Desire15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Better a little with fear of the LORD

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Fear of LordWealth16Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

FamilyWealth17Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Anger18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Work19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

FamilyWisdom20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Wisdom21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

LeadershipWisdom22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Speech23A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Wisdom24The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

Plans succeed with many counselors

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Fear of LordJustice25The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow`s boundary stones in place.

Fear of LordSpeech26The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

WealthJustice27The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.

Speech28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

Fear of Lord29The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

SpeechFriendship30Light in a messenger`s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Discipline31Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

Discipline32Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

Fear of LordDiscipline33Wisdom`s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

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