A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.
Words are powerful, so choose them wisely.
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
He who walks uprightly walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
A wise man’s heart inclines him to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.
A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways.
One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.
Overcome evil with good, and kindness will prevail over violence.
Thoughtless words can cut deep like a sword, but wise words bring healing and restoration.
An honest heart brings forth honest actions, but a deceitful heart leads to destruction.
Wisdom is found in humility, and understanding comes to those who seek knowledge.
The righteous walk in integrity, and their light shines brightly in the darkness.
A wise man seeks counsel before making decisions, but a fool rushes in without thinking.
The tongue has the power to build up or tear down; choose your words wisely.
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.
The wise listen and learn, but the foolish talk and miss out.
A wise man is slow to anger and quick to forgive, but a fool holds on to grudges.
A good name is more desirable than great riches, and a good reputation is better than silver or gold.
Walk in righteousness and let your character speak louder than your words.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and understanding is to depart from evil.
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