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

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good,
But the mouth of fools pours forth folly.

The eyes of Yahweh are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good.

A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
But perversion in it breaks the spirit.

Better is a little with the fear of Yahweh
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

The fear of Yahweh is the discipline leading to wisdom,
And before glory comes humility.