| A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. | The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. |
| Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. | A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
| Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. | Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. |
| Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. | Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
| Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! | A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! |
| Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. | Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. |
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Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?Random Bible Verse
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
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