Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
