A gentle answer turns away anger,v

but a harsh word stirs up wrath.w

2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,

but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.x

3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,

observing the wicked and the good.y

4 The tongue that heals is a tree of life,z

but a devious tongueC breaks the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,

but a person who accepts correction is sensible.aa

6 The house of the righteous has great wealth,

but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,

but not so the heart of fools.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,a

but the prayer of the upright is his delight.b

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.c

10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;

the one who hates correction will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lordd—

how much more, human hearts.e

12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;f

he will not consult the wise.

13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,

but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.g

14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,h

but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.i