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15:1  A tender answer turns away rage, but a prickly reply spikes anger.
15:2  The words of the wise extend knowledge, but foolish people utter nonsense.
15:3  The Eternal can see all things; His gaze is fixed on both the evil and the good.
15:4  A word of encouragement heals the one who receives it, but a deceitful word breaks the spirit.
15:5  Fools refuse their parents’ guidance, but sensible children accept correction.
15:6  Great treasure may be found where the right-living make their home, but trouble awaits the wicked at every turn.
15:7  When the wise speak, knowledge spreads far and wide, but fools care nothing about such matters.
15:8  When the wicked offer sacrifices, they disgust the Eternal, but the prayers of those who do right are a pleasure to Him.
15:9  The lifestyle of the wicked is repulsive to Him, while those who do right delight Him.
15:10  Harsh punishment is waiting for those who reject the path of life, and those who hate correction will die.
15:11  The grave and destruction are fully exposed before the Eternal; how much more does He know the thoughts of Adam’s children!
15:12  Those who mock others don’t like being corrected, so they keep their distance from the wise.
15:13  A warm, smiling face reveals a joy-filled heart, but heartache crushes the spirit and darkens the appearance.
15:14  Those who have understanding hearts hunger after knowledge, but those with no understanding feast on foolishness.
15:15  The poor and oppressed suffer hardship day after day, but those with kind hearts continually feast.
15:16  It is better to live with less and honor the Eternal than to have riches and carry the burdens that come with them.
15:17  Better to eat only vegetables served lovingly than a fattened ox served hatefully.
15:18  A hot-headed person stirs up trouble, but one with patience settles a fight.
15:19  Lazy people walk a path overgrown with thornbushes, but those with integrity travel a wide, level road.
15:20  A wise child makes his father happy, but a foolish man despises his mother.
15:21  Foolishness brings sheer joy to those who have no sense, but people with insight steer a straight course through life.
15:22  Plans fall apart without proper advice; but with the right guidance, they come together nicely.
15:23  There is great joy in having the right answer, and how sweet is the right word at the right time!
15:24  For the wise the road of life climbs up steep grades in order to avoid the slide down to the grave.
15:25  The Eternal splinters the house of the haughty, but He secures the property of widows.
15:26  The thoughts of the wrongdoers repulse the Eternal, but kind words are pure pleasure for Him.
15:27  Those who take illegal gains injure their families, but those who refuse a bribe will live in peace.
15:28  The right-living think before they speak, but wrongdoers simply spew evil.
15:29  The Eternal stays far from the wrongdoers, but He listens to the prayer of the right-living.
15:30  Bright eyes and a cheerful expression bring joy to the heart, and good news revives the spirit and renews health.
15:31  Those who learn from the lessons of life will join the others who are wise.
15:32  Those who disregard discipline sabotage themselves, but those who are open to correction gain understanding.
15:33  Reverence for the Eternal is the first lesson of wisdom, and humility always precedes honor.