| A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. | A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
| A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. |
| It is better to have a little and fear the Lord than to possess immense wealth and suffer anguish. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
| Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. | Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
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