A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath 15 A soft answer turns away wrath,But a harsh word stirs up

The Ways of Life and Death 14 The wise woman builds her house,But the foolish pulls it down

Wisdom Loves Righteousness 13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

The House of the Righteous Shall Stand 12 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,But he who hates correction is

The Folly of Wickedness 11 Dishonest[a] scales are an abomination to the Lord,But a [b]just weight is His

Wise Sayings of Solomon 10 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father,But a foolish

The Way of Wisdom 9 Wisdom has built her house,She has hewn out her seven pillars;2 She has slaughtered

In Praise of Wisdom 8 Listen! Wisdom is calling out.    Reason is making herself heard.2 On the hilltops near the

The Wiles of a Harlot My son, keep my words,And treasure my commands within you.2 Keep my commands

Dangerous Promises 6 My son, if you become a]”>[a]surety for your friend,If you have b]”>[b]shaken hands in pledge