15A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.H7390H4617H7725H2534H6089H1697H5927H639

2When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.H3956H2450H1847H3190H6310H3684H5042H200

3The LORD sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil.H5869H3068H4725H6822H7451H2896

4Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.H4832H3956H6086H2416H5558H7667H7307

5It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction.H191H5006H1H4148H8104H8433H6191

6Righteous people keep their wealth, but the wicked lose theirs when hard times come.H1004H6662H7227H2633H8393H7563H5916

7Knowledge is spread by people who are wise, not by fools.H8193H2450H2219H1847H3820H3684

8The LORD is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.H2077H7563H8441H3068H8605H3477H7522

9The LORD hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.H1870H7563H8441H3068H157H7291H6666

10If you do what is wrong, you will be severely punished; you will die if you do not let yourself be corrected.H4148H7451H5800H734H8130H8433H4191

11Not even the world of the dead can keep the LORD from knowing what is there; how then can we hide our thoughts from God?H7585H11H3068H3826H1121H120

12Conceited people do not like to be corrected; they never ask for advice from those who are wiser.H3887H157H3198H3212H2450

13When people are happy, they smile, but when they are sad, they look depressed.H8056H3820H3190H6440H6094H3820H7307H5218

14Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.H3820H995H1245H1847H6310H6440H3684H7462H200

15The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.H3117H6041H7451H2896H3820H8548H4960

16Better to be poor and fear the LORD than to be rich and in trouble.H2896H4592H3374H3068H7227H214H4103

17Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.H2896H737H3419H160H75H7794H8135

18Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.H2534H376H1624H4066H750H639H8252H7379

19If you are lazy, you will meet difficulty everywhere, but if you are honest, you will have no trouble.H1870H6102H4881H2312H734H3477H5549

20Wise children make their fathers happy. Only fools despise their mothers.H2450H1121H8055H1H3684H120H959H517

21Stupid people are happy with their foolishness, but the wise will do what is right.H200H8057H2638H3820H376H8394H3212H3474

22Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.H5475H4284H6565H7230H3289H6965

23What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!H376H8057H4617H6310H1697H6256H2896

24Wise people walk the road that leads upward to life, not the road that leads downward to death.H734H2416H4605H7919H5493H7585H4295

25The LORD will destroy the homes of arrogant men, but he will protect a widow's property.H3068H5255H1004H1343H5324H1366H490

26The LORD hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.H4284H7451H8441H3068H2889H5278H561

27Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.H1214H1215H5916H1004H8130H4979H2421

28Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.H3820H6662H1897H6030H6310H7563H5042H7451

29When good people pray, the LORD listens, but he ignores those who are evil.H3068H7350H7563H8085H8605H6662

30Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.H3974H5869H8055H3820H2896H8052H1878H6106H1878

31If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are wise.H241H8085H8433H2416H3885H7130H2450

32If you refuse to learn, you are hurting yourself. If you accept correction, you will become wiser.H6544H4148H3988H5315H8085H8433H7069H3820

33Reverence for the LORD is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors.H3374H3068H4148H2451H6440H3519H6038