Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. —Proverbs 29:11
Songs to a Heavy Heart
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. —Proverbs 25:20
Life-Giving Correction
“Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.” —Proverbs 15:31-32
Open Rebuke and Hidden Love
“Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” —Proverbs 27:5-6
Discipline and Wisdom
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Punish them with the rod and save them from death.
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
—Proverbs 23:12-16
Deep Waters
“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” —Proverbs 20:5
Better a Dry Crust
“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet, than a house full of feasting, with strife.” —Proverbs 17:1
Parent's Discipline
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. —Proverbs 15:5