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¹ A gentle answer will calm a person's anger,
    but an unkind answer will cause more anger.

² Wise people use knowledge when they speak,
    but fools pour out foolishness.

³ The Lord's eyes see everything;
    he watches both evil and good people.

⁴ As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,
    but dishonest words crush the spirit.

⁵ Fools reject their parents' correction,
    but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

⁶ Much wealth is in the houses of good people,
    but evil people get nothing but trouble.

⁷ Wise people use their words to spread knowledge,
    but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.

⁸ The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer,
    but he likes the prayers of honest people.

⁹ The Lord hates what evil people do,
    but he loves those who do what is right.

¹⁰ The person who quits doing what is right will be punished,
    and the one who hates to be corrected will die.

¹¹ The Lord knows what is happening in the world of the dead,
    so he surely knows the thoughts of the living.

¹² Those who make fun of wisdom don't like to be corrected;
    they will not ask the wise for advice.

¹³ Happiness makes a person smile,
    but sadness can break a person's spirit.

¹⁴ People with understanding want more knowledge,
    but fools just want more foolishness.

¹⁵ Every day is hard for those who suffer,
    but a happy heart is like a continual feast.

¹⁶ It is better to be poor and respect the Lord
    than to be wealthy and have much trouble.

¹⁷ It is better to eat vegetables with those who love you
    than to eat meat with those who hate you.

¹⁸ People with quick tempers cause trouble,
    but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.

¹⁹ A lazy person's life is like a patch of thorns,
    but an honest person's life is like a smooth highway.

²⁰ Wise children make their father happy,
    but foolish children disrespect their mother.

²¹ A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish,
    but someone with understanding does what is right.

²² Plans fail without good advice,
    but they succeed with the advice of many others.

²³ People enjoy giving good advice.
    Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.

²⁴ Wise people's lives get better and better.
    They avoid whatever would cause their death.

²⁵ The Lord will tear down the proud person's house,
    but he will protect the widow's property.

²⁶ The Lord hates evil thoughts
    but is pleased with kind words.

²⁷ Greedy people bring trouble to their families,
    but the person who can't be paid to do wrong will live.

²⁸ Good people think before they answer,
    but the wicked simply pour out evil.

²⁹ The Lord does not listen to the wicked,
    but he hears the prayers of those who do right.

³⁰ Good news makes you feel better.
    Your happiness will show in your eyes.

³¹ If you listen to correction to improve your life,
    you will live among the wise.

³² Those who refuse correction hate themselves,
    but those who accept correction gain understanding.

³³ Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.
    If you want to be honored, you must be humble.