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Proverbs 15

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

2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.

3 The LORD's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.

8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.

10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.

11 She'ol and Avaddon are before the LORD -- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.

13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.

14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

16 Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.

23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to She'ol.

25 The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.

26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

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

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

31 The ear that listens to the reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.

32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

33 The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

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.