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Proverbs 15:22-32

22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

24 The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below.

24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

25 The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.

26 Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD , But pleasant words are pure.

26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

27 He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

32 He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.