15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels.
15:2 A wise teacher makes learning a joy; a rebellious teacher spouts foolishness.
15:3 The Lord is watching everywhere and keeps his eye on both the evil and the good.
15:4 Gentle words cause life and health; griping brings discouragement.
15:5 Only a fool despises his father’s advice; a wise son considers each suggestion.
15:6 There is treasure in being good, but trouble dogs the wicked.
15:7 Only the good can give good advice. Rebels can’t.
15:8 The Lord hates the gifts of the wicked but delights in the prayers of his people.
15:9 The Lord despises the deeds of the wicked but loves those who try to be good. If they stop trying, the Lord will punish them; if they rebel against that punishment, they will die.
15:10 The Lord despises the deeds of the wicked but loves those who try to be good. If they stop trying, the Lord will punish them; if they rebel against that punishment, they will die.
15:11 The depths of hell are open to God’s knowledge. How much more the hearts of all mankind!
15:12 A mocker stays away from wise men because he hates to be scolded.
15:13 A happy face means a glad heart; a sad face means a breaking heart.
15:14 A wise man is hungry for truth, while the mocker feeds on trash.
15:15 When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful, everything seems right!
15:16 Better a little with reverence for God than great treasure and trouble with it.
15:17 It is better to eat soup with someone you love than steak with someone you hate.
15:18 A quick-tempered man starts fights; a cool-tempered man tries to stop them.
15:19 A lazy fellow has trouble all through life; the good man’s path is easy!
15:20 A sensible son gladdens his father. A rebellious son saddens his mother.
15:21 If a man enjoys folly, something is wrong! The sensible stay on the pathways of right.
15:22 Plans go wrong with too few counselors; many counselors bring success.
15:23 Everyone enjoys giving good advice, and how wonderful it is to be able to say the right thing at the right time!
15:24 The road of the godly leads upward, leaving hell behind.
15:25 The Lord destroys the possessions of the proud but cares for widows.
15:26 The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked but delights in kind words.
15:27 Dishonest money brings grief to all the family, but hating bribes brings happiness.
15:28 A good man thinks before he speaks; the evil man pours out his evil words without a thought.
15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
15:30 Pleasant sights and good reports give happiness and health.
15:31 If you profit from constructive criticism, you will be elected to the wise men’s hall of fame. But to reject criticism is to harm yourself and your own best interests.
15:32 If you profit from constructive criticism, you will be elected to the wise men’s hall of fame. But to reject criticism is to harm yourself and your own best interests.
15:33 Humility and reverence for the Lord will make you both wise and honored.
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