| 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. |
| A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. | A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
| A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. | A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. |
| Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. |
| Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. | Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
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