| A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. | A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
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| A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. |
| Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
| Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. | Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
