Proverbs 15:1-33 NET

[1] A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. [2] The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly. [3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good. [4] Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit. [5] A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense. [6] In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked will be ruined. [7] The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools. [8] The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. [9] The LORD abhors the way of the wicked, but he will love those who pursue righteousness. [10] Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die. [11] Death and Destruction are before the LORD-how much more the hearts of humans! [12] The scorner will not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise. [13] A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken. [14] The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. [15] All the days of the afflicted are bad, but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast. [16] Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth and turmoil with it. [17] Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox where there is hatred. [18] A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel. [19] The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway. [20] A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother. [21] Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course. [22] Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established. [23] A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time-how good it is! [24] The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. [25] The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he maintains the boundaries of the widow. [26] The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure. [27] The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live. [28] The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. [29] The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. [30] A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body. [31] The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise. [32] The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. [33] The fear of the LORD provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.