1 A
asoft answer turns away wrath,
But
ba harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
aBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
3 aThe eyes of the
Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A
1 wholesome tongue
is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5 aA fool despises his father’s instruction,
bBut he who
1 receives correction is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous
there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
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