| 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. |
| 8 | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
| 9 | The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth. |
| 10 | Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die. |
| 11 | Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
| 12 | A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise. |
| 13 | A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. |
| 14 | The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly. |
| 15 | All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast. |
| 16 | Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith. |
| 17 | Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith. |
| 18 | A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. |
| 19 | The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain. |
| 20 | A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother. |
| 21 | Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk. |
| 22 | Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. |
| 23 | A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it! |
| 24 | The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. |
| 25 | Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow. |
| 26 | The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant. |
| 27 | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. |
| 28 | The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. |
| 29 | Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30 | That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat. |
| 31 | The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. |
| 32 | He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense. |
| 33 | The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility. |