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. | A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
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A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. |
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. | Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |