Proverbs Chapter 15 (NIV)

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undefined A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.

undefined The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

undefined The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

undefined The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

undefined A fool spurns his father’s discipline,but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

undefined The house of the righteous contains great treasure,but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.

undefined The lips of the wise spread knowledge;not so the hearts of fools.

undefined The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

undefined The Lord detests the way of the wickedbut he loves those who pursue righteousness.

undefined Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path;he who hates correction will die.

undefined Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord—how much more the hearts of men!

undefined A mocker resents correction;he will not consult the wise.

undefined A happy heart makes the face cheerful,but heartache crushes the spirit.

undefined The discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

undefined All the days of the oppressed are wretched,but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

undefined Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great wealth with turmoil.

undefined Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened calf with hatred.

undefined A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension,but a patient man calms a quarrel.

undefined The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,but the path of the upright is a highway.

undefined A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.

undefined Folly delights a man who lacks judgment,but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.

undefined Plans fail for lack of counsel,but with many advisers they succeed.

undefined A man finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

undefined The path of life leads upward for the wiseto keep him from going down to the grave.

undefined The Lord tears down the proud man’s housebut he keeps the widow’s boundaries intact.

undefined The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked,but those of the pure are pleasing to him.

undefined A greedy man brings trouble to his family,but he who hates bribes will live.

undefined The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

undefined The Lord is far from the wickedbut he hears the prayer of the righteous.

undefined A cheerful look brings joy to the heart,and good news gives health to the bones.

undefined He who listens to a life-giving rebukewill be at home among the wise.

undefined He who ignores discipline despises himself,but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

undefined The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom,and humility comes before honor.

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