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How to Live Wisely
15A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.H73902The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.H3956H2450H1847H3190H6310H3684H5042H200
3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, observing both the evil and the good.H5869H3068H4725H6822H7451H2896
4A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit.H4832H3956H6086H2416H5558H7667H7307
5A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.H191H5006H1H4148H8104H8433H6191
6The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.H1004H6662H7227H2633H8393H7563H5916
7What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.H8193H2450H2219H1847H3820H3684
8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.H2077H7563H8441H3068H8605H3477H7522
9The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the Lord, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.H1870H7563H8441H3068H157H7291H6666
10Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path? anyone who despises reproof will die.H4148H7451H5800H734H8130H8433H4191
11Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the Lord's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!H7585H11H3068H3826H1121H120
12The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.H3887H157H3198H3212H2450
13A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.H8056H3820H3190H6440H6094H3820H7307H5218
14A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.H3820H995H1245H1847H6310H6440H3684H7462H200
15The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continually.H3117H6041H7451H2896H3820H8548H4960 H4592H3374H3068H7227H214H4103
On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord than abundant wealth with turmoil.H289617A vegetarian meal served with love is better than a big, thick steak with a plateful of animosity.H2896H737H3419H160H75H7794H8135
18The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.H2534H376H1624H4066H750H639H8252H7379
19The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway.H1870H6102H4881H2312H734H3477H5549
20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.H2450H1121H8055H1H3684H120H959H517
21Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly.H200H8057H2638H3820H376H8394H3212H3474
22Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.H5475H4284H6565H7230H3289H6965
23An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.H376H8057H4617H6310H1697H6256H2896
24The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.H734H2416H4605H7919H5493H7585H4295
25The house of the proud the Lord will demolish, but he will protect the widow's boundary line.H3068H5255H1004H1343H5324H1366H490
26To the Lord evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure.H4284H7451H8441H3068H2889H5278H561
27Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.H1214H1215H5916H1004H8130H4979H2421
28The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.H3820H6662H1897H6030H6310H7563H5042H7451 
29The Lord is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.H3068H7350H7563H8085H8605H6662
30Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.H3974H5869H8055H3820H2896H8052H1878H6106H1878
31Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.H241H8085H8433H2416H3885H7130H2450 
New Testament
32Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.H6544H4148H3988H5315H8085H8433H7069H3820
33The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.H3374H3068H4148H2451H6440H3519H6038
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