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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 adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

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

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more do human hearts!

12 Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

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

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better a little with the fear of the LORDthan great wealth with turmoil.

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

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

21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

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

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 prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

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.