Proverbs 15

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• 1. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
• 2. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
• 3. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
• 4. The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
• 5. A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
• 6. The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
• 7. The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
• 8. The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
• 9. The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
• 10. Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
• 11. Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD - how much more the hearts of men!
• 12. A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
• 13. A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
• 14. The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
• 15. All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
• 16. Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
• 17. Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
• 18. A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
• 19. The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
• 20. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
• 21. Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
• 22. Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
• 23. A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!
• 24. The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
• 25. The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
• 26. The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
• 27. A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
• 28. The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
• 29. The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
• 30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
• 31. He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
• 32. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
• 33. The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

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