15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
15:2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouths of fools spout stupidity.
15:3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, watching evil people as well as the good.
15:4 A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue shatters the spirit.
15:5 A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is sensible.
15:6 The house of the righteous contains great wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of fools—not so.
15:8 A sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but a prayer of the upright gains his favor.
15:9 The way of a wicked person is repulsive to the Lord, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
15:10 Harsh discipline waits for anyone who leaves the path, and a person who hates correction will die.
15:11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more human hearts!
15:12 A scoffer does not love anyone who corrects him. He will not go to wise people.
15:13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but a sorrowful heart crushes the spirit.
15:14 The heart of a discerning person seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
15:15 All the days of an oppressed person are evil, but a cheerful heart enjoys a continuous celebration.
15:16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.
15:17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
15:18 A hothead stirs up a fight, but a patient person calms a dispute.
15:19 The way of a lazy person is like a thorny hedge, but the path of upright people is a highway.
15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
15:21 Stupidity delights a person who lacks sense, but one who has understanding stays on course.
15:22 Plans fail without advice, but where there are many advisors they succeed.
15:23 Giving an apt response with his own mouth makes a person happy, and a word at the right time—oh how good!
15:24 The path of life leads upward for a person with insight, so that he may turn away from hell below.
15:25 The Lord tears down the house of the arrogant, but he maintains the property line of a widow.
15:26 The plans of the wicked are disgusting to the Lord, but pleasant words are pure to him.
15:27 Someone who is greedy for gain brings trouble to his own household, but a person who hates bribes will live.
15:28 The heart of a righteous person ponders his answer, but the mouth of a wicked person gushes evil.
15:29 The Lord is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
15:30 A twinkle in the eyes delights the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
15:31 An ear that listens to a life-giving warning will find a home among the wise.
15:32 A person who ignores discipline despises himself, but a person who listens to a warning acquires good sense.
15:33 The fear of the Lord gives discipline and wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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