| A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. | A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. |
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| A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. |
| Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble. |
| Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. | Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. |
| A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! |
| The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. |
