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A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
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The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
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A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
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A fool despises his father's instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.
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In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so.
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But He loves him who follows righteousness.