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Proverbs 15:1-6

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

5 A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

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