| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men! |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding. |
| 33[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
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