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15:1  A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.
15:2  Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.
15:3  The Lord’s eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people.
15:4  As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.
15:5  Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.
15:6  Much wealth is in the houses of good people, but evil people get nothing but trouble.
15:7  Wise people use their words to spread knowledge, but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.
15:8  The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer, but he likes the prayers of honest people.
15:9  The Lord hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.
15:10  The person who quits doing what is right will be punished, and the one who hates to be corrected will die.
15:11  The Lord knows what is happening in the world of the dead, so he surely knows the thoughts of the living.
15:12  Those who make fun of wisdom don’t like to be corrected; they will not ask the wise for advice.
15:13  Happiness makes a person smile, but sadness can break a person’s spirit.
15:14  People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
15:15  Every day is hard for those who suffer, but a happy heart is like a continual feast.
15:16  It is better to be poor and respect the Lord than to be wealthy and have much trouble.
15:17  It is better to eat vegetables with those who love you than to eat meat with those who hate you.
15:18  People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.
15:19  A lazy person’s life is like a patch of thorns, but an honest person’s life is like a smooth highway.
15:20  Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.
15:21  A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish, but someone with understanding does what is right.
15:22  Plans fail without good advice, but they succeed with the advice of many others.
15:23  People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
15:24  Wise people’s lives get better and better. They avoid whatever would cause their death.
15:25  The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house, but he will protect the widow’s property.
15:26  The Lord hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words.
15:27  Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.
15:28  Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.
15:29  The Lord does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right.
15:30  Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes.
15:31  If you listen to correction to improve your life, you will live among the wise.
15:32  Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.
15:33  Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.