1 A resposta branda desvia o furor,

mas a palavra dura suscita a ira.

2 A língua dos sábios adorna o conhecimento,

mas a boca dos insensatos derrama a estultícia.

3 Os olhos do Senhor estão em todo lugar,

contemplando os maus e os bons.

4 A língua serena é árvore de vida,

mas a perversa quebranta o espírito.

5 O insensato despreza a instrução de seu pai,

mas o que atende à repreensão consegue a prudência.

6 Na casa do justo há grande tesouro,

mas na renda dos perversos há perturbação.

7 A língua dos sábios derrama o conhecimento,

mas o coração dos insensatos não procede assim.

8 O sacrifício dos perversos é abominável ao Senhor,

mas a oração dos retos é o seu contentamento.

9 O caminho do perverso é abominação ao Senhor,

mas este ama o que segue a justiça.

10 Disciplina rigorosa há para o que deixa a vereda,

e o que odeia a repreensão morrerá.

11 O além e o abismo estão descobertos perante o Senhor;

quanto mais o coração dos filhos dos homens!

12 O escarnecedor não ama àquele que o repreende,

nem se chegará para os sábios.

13 O coração alegre aformoseia o rosto,

mas com a tristeza do coração o espírito se abate.

14 O coração sábio procura o conhecimento,

mas a boca dos insensatos se apascenta de estultícia.

15 Todos os dias do aflito são maus,

mas a alegria do coração é banquete contínuo.

16 Melhor é o pouco, havendo o temor do Senhor,

do que grande tesouro onde há inquietação.

17 Melhor é um prato de hortaliças onde há amor

do que o boi cevado e, com ele, o ódio.

18 O homem iracundo suscita contendas,

mas o longânimo apazigua a luta.

19 O caminho do preguiçoso é como que cercado de espinhos,

mas a vereda dos retos é plana.

20 O filho sábio alegra a seu pai,

mas o homem insensato despreza a sua mãe.

21 A estultícia é alegria para o que carece de entendimento,

mas o homem sábio anda retamente.

22 Onde não há conselho fracassam os projetos,

mas com os muitos conselheiros há bom êxito.

23 O homem se alegra em dar resposta adequada,

e a palavra, a seu tempo, quão boa é!

24 Para o sábio há o caminho da vida que o leva para cima,

a fim de evitar o inferno, embaixo.

25 O Senhor deita por terra a casa dos soberbos;

contudo, mantém a herança da viúva.

26 Abomináveis são para o Senhor os desígnios do mau,

mas as palavras bondosas lhe são aprazíveis.

27 O que é ávido por lucro desonesto transtorna a sua casa,

mas o que odeia o suborno, esse viverá.

28 O coração do justo medita o que há de responder,

mas a boca dos perversos transborda maldades.

29 O Senhor está longe dos perversos,

mas atende à oração dos justos.

30 O olhar de amigo alegra ao coração;

as boas-novas fortalecem até os ossos.

31 Os ouvidos que atendem à repreensão salutar

no meio dos sábios têm a sua morada.

32 O que rejeita a disciplina menospreza a sua alma,

porém o que atende à repreensão adquire entendimento.

33 O temor do Senhor é a instrução da sabedoria,

e a humildade precede a honra.

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath;

But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright;

But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place,

Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life;

But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

5 A fool despiseth his father’s correction;

But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure;

But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge;

But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way;

And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah;

How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved;

He will not go unto the wise.

13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance;

But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge;

But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil;

But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,

Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,

Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention;

But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns;

But the path of the upright is made a highway.

20 A wise son maketh a glad father;

But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom;

But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed;

But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;

And a word in due season, how good is it!

24 To the wise the way of life goeth upward,

That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25 Jehovah will root up the house of the proud;

But he will establish the border of the widow.

26 Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah;

But pleasant words are pure.

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

But he that hateth bribes shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer;

But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked;

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;

And good tidings make the bones fat.

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life

Shall abide among the wise.

32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul;

But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honor goeth humility.

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

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

5 A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

11 Death and Destruction "lie open before the LORD — how much more do human hearts!

12 Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply — and how good is a timely word!

24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.

26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

33 Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.