American Standard Version

1 A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. 2 When pride cometh,

1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of

1 A wise son `heareth’ his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good

1 Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish. 2 A good man shall obtain favor

1 The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. 2 All

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. 2 He that