1. A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3. The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4. Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5. A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6. In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.
7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.