Proverbs 15:1-15

15:1 A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.

4 The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue[Lit but crookedness in it] breaks the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.

6 The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.

10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord—
how much more, human hearts.

12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;
he will not consult the wise.

13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.

14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

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