15 A gentle answer turns away rage,
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.
² The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
³ The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere.
    They watch evil people and good people.
⁴ A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
    but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
⁵ A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
    but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
⁶ Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person,
    but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.
⁷ The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
    but a foolish attitude does not.

⁸ A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to Yahweh,
    but the prayers of decent people please him.