Proverbs 15

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1. 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
2. 2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
3. 3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, watching both the evil and the good.
4. 4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5. 5A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever pays attention to correction is wise.
6. 6In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7. 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.
8. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves the one who follows after righteousness.
10. 10Correction is painful for those who abandon the right path, and whoever hates reproof will die.
11. 11Hell and destruction are before the LORD; how much more so the hearts of the children of men?
12. 12A scorner does not love those who correct him, nor will he go to the wise.
13. 13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but a heart full of sorrow breaks the spirit.
14. 14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15. 15All the days of the afflicted are difficult, but one with a merry heart enjoys a continual feast.
16. 16It is better to have little with the fear of the LORD than to have great treasure with trouble.
17. 17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox with hatred.
18. 18A wrathful person stirs up conflict, but one who is slow to anger calms it.
19. 19The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20. 20A wise son makes his father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. 21Folly brings joy to those lacking wisdom, but a person of understanding walks uprightly.
22. 22Without advice, plans are disappointed, but with many advisers, they are established.
23. 23A person finds joy in giving the right answer, and how good it is to speak a timely word!
24. 24The path of life leads upward for the wise, so they may avoid hell below.
25. 25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, but he will establish the boundary of the widow.
26. 26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27. 27A person who is greedy for gain brings trouble to their own house, but whoever hates bribes will live.
28. 28The heart of the righteous studies to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29. 29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30. 30The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy.
31. 31The ear that hears the reproof of life remains among the wise.
32. 32Anyone who refuses instruction despises his own soul, but anyone who listens to reproof gains understanding.
33. 33The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility comes before honor.