Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.
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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
3 The Lord sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil.
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The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
4 Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.
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The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction.
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A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
6 Righteous people keep their wealth, but the wicked lose theirs when hard times come.
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The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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