^{1 Ref} A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

^{2 Ref} The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

^{3 Ref} In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.

^{4 Ref} A healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.

^{5 Ref} A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

^{6 Ref} `In' the house of the righteous `is' abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble.

^{7 Ref} The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools `is' not right.

^{8 Ref} The sacrifice of the wicked `is' an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright `is' His delight.

^{9 Ref} An abomination to Jehovah `is' the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

^{10 Ref} Chastisement `is' grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

^{11 Ref} Sheol and destruction `are' before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.

^{12 Ref} A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

^{13 Ref} A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

^{14 Ref} The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

^{15 Ref} All the days of the afflicted `are' evil, And gladness of heart `is' a perpetual banquet.

^{16 Ref} Better `is' a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

^{17 Ref} Better `is' an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.

^{18 Ref} A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.

^{19 Ref} The way of the slothful `is' as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

^{20 Ref} A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.

^{21 Ref} Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.

^{22 Ref} Without counsel `is' the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.

^{23 Ref} Joy `is' to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!

^{24 Ref} A path of life `is' on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

^{25 Ref} The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.

^{26 Ref} An abomination to Jehovah `are' thoughts of wickedness, And pure `are' sayings of pleasantness.

^{27 Ref} A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.

^{28 Ref} The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

^{29 Ref} Far `is' Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.

^{30 Ref} The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.

^{31 Ref} An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.

^{32 Ref} Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.

^{33 Ref} The fear of Jehovah `is' the instruction of wisdom, And before honour `is' humility!