Proverbs 15:8-18

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[a] 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.

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Cross References 17

  • 1. S Psalms 51:17; S Isaiah 1:13
  • 2. S Proverbs 6:16; Proverbs 21:27; Isaiah 1:11; Jeremiah 6:20
  • 3. ver 29; Job 35:13; Proverbs 28:9; S John 9:31
  • 4. S Proverbs 6:16
  • 5. S Deuteronomy 7:13; S Proverbs 11:20; Proverbs 21:21; 1 Timothy 6:11
  • 6. S Proverbs 1:31-32; Proverbs 5:12; S Proverbs 12:1
  • 7. S Job 26:6; Psalms 139:8
  • 8. S 1 Samuel 2:3; S 2 Chronicles 6:30; S Psalms 44:21; S Revelation 2:23
  • 9. S Proverbs 9:8; S Proverbs 12:1; Amos 5:10
  • 10. ver 15
  • 11. S Proverbs 12:25; Proverbs 17:22; Proverbs 18:14
  • 12. Proverbs 18:15
  • 13. ver 13
  • 14. ver 17; Psalms 37:16-17; Proverbs 13:8; Proverbs 16:8; Proverbs 17:1; 1 Timothy 6:6
  • 15. S ver 16; Proverbs 17:1; Ecclesiastes 4:6
  • 16. S Proverbs 6:16-19; S Proverbs 14:17; Proverbs 26:21
  • 17. S Genesis 13:8

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