| 1 | A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| 2 | The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly. |
| 3 | Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. |
| 4 | A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit. |
| 5 | A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence. |
| 6 | In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble. |
| 7 | The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools. |
| 8 | The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
| 9 | The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But he loves him who follows after righteousness. |
| 10 | There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die. |
| 11 | Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh -- How much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
| 12 | A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise. |
| 13 | A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit. |
| 14 | The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly. |
| 15 | All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. |
| 16 | Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble. |
| 17 | Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred. |
| 18 | A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife. |
| 19 | The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 20 | A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. |
| 21 | Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight. |
| 22 | Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established. |
| 23 | Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! |
| 24 | The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol. |
| 25 | Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact. |
| 26 | Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. |
| 27 | He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. |
| 28 | The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. |
| 29 | Yahweh is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30 | The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. |
| 31 | The ear that listens to the reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise. |
| 32 | He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding. |
| 33 | The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. |