Proverbs 15

[1] A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. [3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. [4] A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. [5] A fool despises his father's instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent. [6] In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. [7] The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so. [8] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. [9] The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness. [10] Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way, And he who hates correction will die. [11] Hell and Destruction are before the LORD; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men. [12] A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise. [13] A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. [14] The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. [15] All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. [16] Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble. [17] Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred. [18] A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention. [19] The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway. [20] A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. [21] Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. [22] Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. [23] A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! [24] The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below. [25] The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. [26] The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant. [27] He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. [28] The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. [29] The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. [30] The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy. [31] The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. [32] He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. [33] The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. (Proverbs 15:1-33 NKJV)