A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. | A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. | A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. |
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A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. | A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. |
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble. |
Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. | Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. |
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! | 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 for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. |