A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. | The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. |
A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. | A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. | Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. |
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. | Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! | A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! |
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. | Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. |
Bible verse of the day
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquityand passing over transgression
for the remnant of his inheritance?
He does not retain his anger forever,
because he delights in steadfast love.