1A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.