Proverbs 15
1 A gentle answer turns away fury, but a hurtful word stirs up anger.
2 The tongues of the wise make good use of knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, watching the wicked and the good.
4 A healing tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it breaks the spirit.
5 A fool despises a father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction grows wise.
6 There is great wealth in the house of the righteous, but trouble comes with the income of the wicked.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
9 The way of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 Harsh discipline awaits whoever abandons the path; whoever hates correction will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the human heart!
12 A mocker does not like being corrected; he does not seek out the wise.
13 A joyful heart brightens the face, but sorrow in the heart weighs down the spirit.
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are hard, but a cheerful heart lives in a constant feast.
16 Better a little with fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox where there is hatred.
18 A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
19 The lazy person's path is like a hedge of thorns, but the upright have a clear road.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
21 Folly delights the one who lacks sense, but a person of understanding walks straight.
22 Plans fail without counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A person takes joy in the answer he gives; how good is a word at the right time!
24 For the discerning, the path of life leads upward, so that he may turn away from Sheol below.
25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he secures the widow's boundary.
26 Evil plans are detestable to the LORD, but pleasant words are pure.
27 Whoever pursues dishonest gain brings trouble to his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous thinks before answering, but the mouths of the wicked pour out evil.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 Bright eyes gladden the heart, and good news strengthens the bones.
31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.
32 Whoever rejects discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction gains understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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