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 gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. |
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition 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 and trouble with it. |
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. | Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed. |
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in 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 instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor. |
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