Proverbs 15:3-13

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5 A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the minds of fools.
8 The sacrifice of 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 the one who pursues righteousness.
10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way, but one who hates a rebuke will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, how much more human hearts!
12 Scoffers do not like to be rebuked; they will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
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