Classic Poem

1.
A soft answer turneth away wrath:
But grievous words stir up anger.

2.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:
But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Beholding the evil and the good.
4.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:
But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction:
But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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 the Lord:
But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
15.

All the days of the afflicted are evil:
But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.