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