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Proverbs 15

Common English Bible CEB

1 A sensitive answer turns back wrath, but an offensive word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.

3 The LORD's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on evil and good people.

4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.

5 A fool doesn't like a father's instruction, but those who heed correction are mature.

6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous, but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools have none.

8 The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, but favors the prayers of those who do right.

9 The LORD detests the path of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness.

10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way; those who hate correction will die.

11 The grave and the underworld lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of human beings!

12 Mockers don't like those who correct them. They won't go to the wise.

13 A joyful heart brightens one's face, but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.

14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge; but fools feed on folly.

15 All the days of the needy are hard, but a happy heart has a continual feast.

16 Better a little with fear of the LORD than a great treasure with turmoil.

17 Better a meal of greens with love than a plump calf with hate.

18 Hotheads stir up conflict, but patient people calm down strife.

19 The path of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of those who do right is a clear road.

20 A wise child brings joy to a father, but fools despise their mothers.

21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense, but those with understanding walk straight ahead.

22 Plans fail with no counsel, but with many counselors they succeed.

23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy; how good is a word at the right time!

24 For those with insight, life is an upward path, avoiding the grave below.

25 The LORD snatches away the arrogant one's house, but he preserves the widow's boundaries.

26 The LORD detests evil plans, but gracious words are pure.

27 Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house, but those who hate bribes will live.

28 The righteous heart reflects before answering, but the wicked mouth blurts out evil.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he listens to the prayers of the righteous.

30 Bright eyes give joy to the heart; good news strengthens the bones.

31 The ear that listens to life-giving correction dwells among the wise.

32 Those who refuse discipline despise themselves, but those who listen to correction gain understanding.

33 The fear of the LORD is wise instruction, and humility comes before respect.

The Message Bible MSG

1 A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.

2 Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.

3 God doesn't miss a thing - he's alert to good and evil alike.

4 Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.

5 Moral dropouts won't listen to their elders; welcoming correction is a mark of good sense.

6 The lives of God-loyal people flourish; a misspent life is soon bankrupt.

7 Perceptive words spread knowledge; fools are hollow - there's nothing to them.

8 God can't stand pious poses, but he delights in genuine prayers.

9 A life frittered away disgusts God; he loves those who run straight for the finish line.

10 It's a school of hard knocks for those who leave God's path, a dead-end street for those who hate God's rules.

11 Even hell holds no secrets from God - do you think he can't read human hearts? Life Ascends to the Heights

12 Know-it-alls don't like being told what to do; they avoid the company of wise men and women.

13 A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.

14 An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.

15 A miserable heart means a miserable life; a cheerful heart fills the day with song.

16 A simple life in the Fear-of-God is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.

17 Better a bread crust shared in love than a slab of prime rib served in hate.

18 Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.

19 The path of lazy people is overgrown with briers; the diligent walk down a smooth road.

20 Intelligent children make their parents proud; lazy students embarrass their parents.

21 The empty-headed treat life as a plaything; the perceptive grasp its meaning and make a go of it.

22 Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed.

23 Congenial conversation - what a pleasure! The right word at the right time - beautiful!

24 Life ascends to the heights for the thoughtful - it's a clean about-face from descent into hell.

25 God smashes the pretensions of the arrogant; he stands with those who have no standing.

26 God can't stand evil scheming, but he puts words of grace and beauty on display.

27 A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.

28 Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people; the wicked are sewers of abuse.

29 God keeps his distance from the wicked; he closely attends to the prayers of God-loyal people.

30 A twinkle in the eye means joy in the heart, and good news makes you feel fit as a fiddle.

31 Listen to good advice if you want to live well, an honored guest among wise men and women.

32 An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny; an obedient, God-willed life is spacious.

33 Fear-of-God is a school in skilled living - first you learn humility, then you experience glory.