A soft answer turneth away wrath;

But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright;

But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place,

Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

4A gentle tongue is a tree of life;

But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

5A fool despiseth his father’s correction;

But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure;

But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge;

But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way;

And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah:

How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12A scoffer loveth not to be reproved;

He will not go unto the wise.

13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance;

But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge;

But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.