1 - A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 - The tongue of the wise adorns 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 soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 - A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
6 - The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
7 - The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
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 anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
11 - Death and Destruction
12 - Mockers resent correction, so they avoid 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 small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 - A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient 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 brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
22 - Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 - A person finds joy in giving an apt reply - and how good is a timely word!
24 - The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
25 - The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.
26 - The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
27 - The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one 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 - Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
31 - Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
32 - Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
33 - Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.