Proverbs 15 / 31
- 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
- 3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
- 4The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
- 5A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
- 6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
- 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
- 8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
- 9The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
- 10Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
- 11Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD - how much more the hearts of men!
- 12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
- 13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
- 14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
- 15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
- 16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
- 17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
- 18A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
- 19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
- 20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- 21Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
- 22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
- 23A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!
- 24The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
- 25The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
- 26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
- 27A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
- 28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
- 29The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
- 30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
- 31He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
- 32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
- 33The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.