Add parallel Print Page Options

The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
    keeping watch on the evil and the good.(A)
A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
    but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
    but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(B)

Read full chapter

The eyes(A) of the Lord are everywhere,(B)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(C)

The soothing tongue(D) is a tree of life,(E)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.(F)

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(G)

Read full chapter