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Proverbs 15:1-7

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

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

2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

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

3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.

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

4 The tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.

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

5 A fool despises his father's instruction, but a person who heeds correction is sensible.

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

6 The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

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

7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.