Proverbs 15
15
1A gentle answer quietens anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
2When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.
3The LORD sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil.
4Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.
5It is foolish to ignore what your father taught you; it is wise to accept his correction.
6Righteous people keep their wealth, but the wicked lose theirs when hard times come.
7Knowledge is spread by people who are wise, not by fools.
8The LORD is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.
9The LORD hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.
10If you do what is wrong, you will be severely punished; you will die if you do not let yourself be corrected.
11Not even the world of the dead can keep the LORD from knowing what is there; how then can people hide their thoughts from God?
12Conceited people do not like to be corrected; they never ask for advice from those who are wiser.
13When people are happy, they smile, but when they are sad, they look depressed.
14Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
15The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.
16Better to be poor and fear the LORD than to be rich and in trouble.
17Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.
18Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.
19If you are lazy, you will meet difficulty everywhere, but if you are honest, you will have no trouble.
20Wise children make their fathers happy. Only fools despise their mothers.
21Stupid people are happy with their foolishness, but the wise will do what is right.
22Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.
23What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!
24Wise people walk the road that leads upwards to life, not the road that leads downwards to death.
25The LORD will destroy the homes of arrogant men, but he will protect a widow's property.
26The LORD hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.
27If you try to make a profit dishonestly, you will get your family into trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
28Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.
29When good people pray, the LORD listens, but he ignores those who are evil.
30Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.
31If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are wise.
32If you refuse to learn, you are hurting yourself. If you accept correction, you will become wiser.
33Reverence for the LORD is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honours.
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Proverbs 15
15
1A gentle answer turns away rage,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
3The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch evil people and good people.
4A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
5A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
6Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person,
but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.
7The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
but a foolish attitude does not.
8A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but the prayers of decent people please him.
9The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path.
Anyone who hates a warning will die.
11If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord
how much more the human heart!
12A mocker does not appreciate a warning.
He will not go to wise people.
13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
but with a heartache comes depression.
14The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
15Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and turmoil.
17Better to have a dish of vegetables where there is love
than juicy steaks where there is hate.
18A hothead stirs up a fight,
but one who holds his temper calms disputes.
19The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge,
but the road of decent people is an ⌞open⌟ highway.
A Wise Son Brings Blessings to Others
20A wise son makes his father happy,
but a foolish child despises its mother.
21Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense,
but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.
22Without advice plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.
23A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth,
and a timely word—oh, how good!
24The path of life for a wise person leads upward
in order to turn him away from hell below.
25The Lord tears down the house of an arrogant person,
but he protects the property of widows.
26The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the Lord,
but pleasant words are pure to him.
27Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family,
but whoever hates bribes will live.
28The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer,
but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.
29The Lord is far from wicked people,
but he hears the prayers of righteous people.
30A twinkle in the eye delights the heart.
Good news refreshes the body.
31The ear that listens to a life-giving warning
will be at home among wise people.
32Whoever ignores discipline despises himself,
but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.
33The fear of the Lord is discipline ⌞leading to⌟ wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
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