15:1 A gentle response deflects fury, but a harsh word makes tempers rise.
15:2 The tongue of the wise presents knowledge well, but the mouth of a fool spews out folly.
15:3 The eyes of Adonai are everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
15:4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but when it twists things, it breaks the spirit.
15:5 A fool despises his father’s discipline, but he who heeds warnings is prudent.
15:6 The home of the righteous is a storehouse of treasure, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
15:8 Adonai detests the sacrifices of the wicked but delights in the prayers of the upright.
15:9 Adonai detests the way of the wicked but loves anyone who pursues righteousness.
15:10 Discipline is severe for one who leaves the way, and whoever can’t stand correction will die.
15:11 Sh’ol and Abaddon lie open to Adonai; so how much more people’s hearts!
15:12 A scorner does not like being corrected; he won’t go to the wise [for advice].
15:13 A glad heart makes a face happy, but heartache breaks the spirit.
15:14 The mind of a person with discernment seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15:15 For the poor, every day is hard; but the good-hearted have a perpetual feast.
15:16 Better little with the fear of Adonai than great wealth coupled with worry.
15:17 Better a vegetable dinner with love than a stall-fattened ox with hate.
15:18 Hot-tempered people stir up strife, but patient people quiet quarrels.
15:19 The lazy person’s way seems overgrown by thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
15:20 A wise son is a joy to his father, and only a fool despises his mother.
15:21 Folly appeals to one who lacks sense, but a person of discernment goes straight ahead.
15:22 Without deliberation, plans go wrong; but with many advisers, they succeed.
15:23 People take pleasure in anything they say; but a word at the right time, how good it is!
15:24 For the prudent, the path of life goes upward; thus he avoids Sh’ol below.
15:25 Adonai will pull down the houses of the proud, but preserves intact the widow’s boundaries.
15:26 Adonai detests plans to do evil, but kind words are pure.
15:27 The greedy for gain brings trouble to his home, but he who hates bribes will live.
15:28 The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the mouth of the wicked spews out evil stuff.
15:29 Adonai is far from the wicked, but he listens to the prayer of the righteous.
15:30 A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart, and good news invigorates the bones.
15:31 He who heeds life-giving correction will be at home in the company of the wise.
15:32 He who spurns discipline detests himself, but he who listens to correction grows in understanding.
15:33 The discipline of wisdom is fear of Adonai, so before being honored, a person must be humble.
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