| A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. | The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. |
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| A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. | A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. |
| Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. | Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. |
| Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed. | Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
| To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! | A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! |
| The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor. | Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. |
