1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.studyinterlinear
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.studyinterlinear
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.studyinterlinear
4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.studyinterlinear
5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.studyinterlinear
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.studyinterlinear
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.studyinterlinear
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.studyinterlinear
9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.studyinterlinear
10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.studyinterlinear
11Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?studyinterlinear
12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.studyinterlinear
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.studyinterlinear
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.studyinterlinear
15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.studyinterlinear
16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.studyinterlinear
17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.studyinterlinear
18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.studyinterlinear
19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.studyinterlinear
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.studyinterlinear
21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.studyinterlinear
22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.studyinterlinear
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!studyinterlinear
24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.studyinterlinear
25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.studyinterlinear
26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.studyinterlinear
27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.studyinterlinear
28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.studyinterlinear
29The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.studyinterlinear
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.studyinterlinear
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.studyinterlinear
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.studyinterlinear
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.studyinterlinear