New American Standard Bible 1995 NASB95
New International Version NIV
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.
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The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
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The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.
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A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
6 Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
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The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
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