Proverbs 15

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

2 The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.⋮

3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, keeping watch over the evil and the good.⋮

4 A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.⋮

5 A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, but he who learns from correction is prudent.⋮

6 In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure, but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.⋮

7 The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about, but not so the hearts of fools.⋮

8 Yahweh hates the sacrifices of wicked people, but the prayer of upright people is his delight.⋮

9 Yahweh hates the way of wicked people, but he loves the one who pursues what is right.⋮

10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way and he who hates correction will die.⋮

11 Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh; how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind?⋮

12 The mocker resents correction; he will not go to the wise.⋮

13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.⋮

14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.⋮

15 All the days of oppressed people are miserable, but a cheerful heart has an unending feast.⋮

16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure with confusion.⋮

17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf served with hatred.⋮

18 An angry man stirs up arguments, but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.⋮

19 The path of the sluggard is like a place with a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.⋮

20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.⋮

21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.⋮

22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice, but with numerous advisors they succeed.⋮

23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!⋮

24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people, that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.⋮

25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of the widow.⋮

26 Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, but the words of kindness are pure.⋮

27 The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.⋮

28 The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.⋮

29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people, but he hears the prayer of righteous people.⋮

30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart and good news is health to the body.⋮

31 If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, you will remain among wise people.⋮

32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to correction gains understanding.⋮

33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom and humility comes before honor.⋮