“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping an eye on both the evil and the good.
Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns form correction is wise.
There is is a treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.” (vv 1-7, NLT)
“A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.” (v 18, NLT)
“Everyone enjoy a fitting reply; it is wonderful tos ay the right thing at the right time!” (v. 23, NLT)