[1]A SOFT word turns away wrath; but a harsh word stirs up anger[2]The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools pours out curses[3]The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the good men and the bad[4]A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he who eats of its fruit shall be filled with it[5]A fool mocks his father's instruction; but he who regards reproof is prudent[6]In the house of the righteous is much strength; but the crops of the wicked shall be destroyed[7]The lips of the wise utter knowledge; but the hearts of fools are unjust[8]The sacrifices of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is his delight[9]The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loves him who follows after righteousness[10]The chastisement of those who do not know evil is evident; but those who hate reproof shall die[11]Sheol and destruction are before the LORD; how much more than the hearts of men[12]An evil man does not love one who reproves him, neither will he walk with the wise[13]A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken[14]The heart of the just seeks knowledge; but the mouth of the wicked utters evil[15]All the days of the poor are filled with hardships; but those who are of merry heart have a continual tranquillity[16]Better is a little with reverence for the LORD than the great treasures of the wicked.[17]Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is than fatted steer and hatred with it[18]A wrathful man stirs up contention; but he who is slow to anger appeases strife[19]The ways of the sluggard are full of thorns; but the paths of the upright are plain[20]A wise son makes his father happy; but a foolish son is a disgrace to his mother[21]A foolish man lacks understanding; but a man of understanding walks uprightly[22]Those who have undue respect for the counsel fail to appreciate its purpose; but in the multitude of counsellors the counsel is established[23]A man's joy is revealed by the word of his mouth; and he who speaks at the right time, how good is it to him[24]The way of life leads upward for the wise, that he may depart from the depths of Sheol[25]The LORD will destroy the house of the proud; but he will insure the possession of widows[26]Evil thoughts are an abomination before the LORD; but pure words are pleasant to him[27]He who accepts a bribe destroys his own soul; but he who hates a bribe shall live[28]The heart of the righteous meditates in truth; but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things[29]The LORD is far from the wicked; but he hears the prayer of the righteous[30]The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good heart makes the bones fat[31]The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise[32]He who refuses instruction despises his own soul; but he who listens to reproof gains wisdom[33]Reverence for the LORD is the instruction of life; and the glory of the meek goes before him