Cooler heads shall prevail by faith! A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. 4 A gentle tongue [with its healing power] is a tree of life, but willful contrariness in it breaks down the spirit. 5 A fool despises his father’s instruction and correction, but he who regards reproof acquires prudence.