| 1 | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. | |
| 2 | The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. | |
| 3 | The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. | |
| 4 | The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. | |
| 5 | A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. | |
| 6 | The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble. | |
| 7 | The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. | |
| 8 | The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. | |
| 9 | The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness. | |
| 10 | Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. | |
| 11 | Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD--how much more the hearts of men! | |
| 12 | A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. | |
| 13 | A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. | |
| 14 | The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. | |
| 15 | All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. | |
| 16 | Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil. | |
| 17 | Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. | |
| 18 | A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. | |
| 19 | The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. | |
| 20 | A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. | |
| 21 | Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course. | |
| 22 | Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. | |
| 23 | A man finds joy in giving an apt reply--and how good is a timely word! | |
| 24 | The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. | |
| 25 | The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact. | |
| 26 | The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him. | |
| 27 | A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. | |
| 28 | The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. | |
| 29 | The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. | |
| 30 | A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. | |
| 31 | He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. | |
| 32 | He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. | |
| 33 | The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. | |