1. A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.
2. The tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.
3. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere. They watch those who are evil and those who are good.
4. A tongue that brings healing is like a tree of life. But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken spirit.
5. A foolish person turns his back on how his father has trained him. But anyone who accepts being corrected shows understanding.