1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the
4 A wholesome tongue
5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish
8 The sacrifice of the wicked
9 The way of the wicked
10 Correction
11 Hell and destruction
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted
16 Better
17 Better
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but
19 The way of the slothful
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly
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
24 The way of life
25 The
26 The thoughts of the wicked
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the