A softanswerturneth awaywrath: but grievouswordsstir upanger. The tongueof the wiseuseth knowledgearight: but the mouthof foolspoureth outfoolishness. The eyesof the LORD are in everyplace, beholdingthe eviland the good. A wholesometongue is a treeof life: but perversenesstherein is a breachin the spirit. A fooldespisethhis father's instruction: but he that regardethreproofis prudent. In the houseof the righteous is muchtreasure: but in the revenuesof the wickedis trouble. The lipsof the wisedisperseknowledge: but the heartof the foolish doeth notso. The sacrificeof the wicked is an abominationto the LORD: but the prayerof the upright is his delight. The wayof the wicked is an abominationunto the LORD: but he lovethhim that followeth afterrighteousness. Correction is grievousunto him that forsakeththe way: and he that hatethreproofshall die. Helland destruction are beforethe LORD: how much more thenthe heartsof the childrenof men? A scornerlovethnotone that reprovethhim: neitherwill he gountothe wise. A merryheartmaketh a cheerfulcountenance: but by sorrowof the heartthe spiritis broken. The heartof him that hath understandingseekethknowledge: but the mouthof foolsfeedeth onfoolishness. Allthe daysof the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merryheart hath a continualfeast. Better is littlewith the fearof the LORDthan greattreasureand troubletherewith. Better is a dinnerof herbswhereloveis, than a stalledoxand hatredtherewith. A wrathfulmanstirreth upstrife: but he that is slowto angerappeasethstrife. The wayof the slothful man is as a hedgeof thorns: but the wayof the righteous is made plain. A wisesonmaketh a gladfather: but a foolishmandespisethhis mother. Folly is joyto him that is destituteof wisdom: but a manof understandingwalkethuprightly. Withoutcounselpurposesare disappointed: but in the multitudeof counselorsthey are established. A manhath joyby the answerof his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, howgood is it ! The wayof life is aboveto the wise, thathe may departfrom hellbeneath. The LORDwill destroythe houseof the proud: but he will establishthe borderof the widow. The thoughtsof the wicked are an abominationto the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasantwords. He that is greedyof gaintroublethhis own house; but he that hatethgiftsshall live. The heartof the righteousstudiethto answer: but the mouthof the wickedpoureth outevil things. The LORD is farfrom the wicked: but he heareththe prayerof the righteous. The lightof the eyesrejoiceththe heart: and a goodreportmaketh the bonesfat. The earthat heareththe reproofof lifeabidethamongthe wise. He that refusethinstructiondespisethhis own soul: but he that hearethreproofgettethunderstanding. The fearof the LORD is the instructionof wisdom; and beforehonor is humility.