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A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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The LORD's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.
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A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.
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