1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.⇆ compare2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.⇆ compare3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.⇆ compare4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.⇆ compare5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.⇆ compare6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.⇆ compare7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.⇆ compare8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.⇆ compare9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.⇆ compare10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.⇆ compare11Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?⇆ compare12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.⇆ compare13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.⇆ compare14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.⇆ compare15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.⇆ compare16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.⇆ compare17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.⇆ compare18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.⇆ compare19The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.⇆ compare20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.⇆ compare21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.⇆ compare22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.⇆ compare23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!⇆ compare24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.⇆ compare25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.⇆ compare26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.⇆ compare27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.⇆ compare28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.⇆ compare29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.⇆ compare30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.⇆ compare31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.⇆ compare32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.⇆ compare33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.⇆ compare