Proverbs 15:1-33 LSB

[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good, But the mouth of fools pours forth folly. [3] The eyes of Yahweh are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. [4] A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, But perversion in it breaks the spirit. [5] An ignorant fool spurns his father’s discipline, But he who keeps reproof is prudent. [6] The house of the righteous has much treasure, But in the income of the wicked there is trouble. [7] The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so. [8] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. [9] The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. [10] Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die. [11] Sheol and Abaddon lie open before Yahweh, How much more the hearts of the sons of men! [12] A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise. [13] A glad heart makes a face look good, But when the heart is pained, the spirit is broken. [14] The heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly. [15] All the days of the afflicted are evil, But a good heart has a continual feast. [16] Better is a little with the fear of Yahweh Than great treasure and turmoil with it. [17] Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love Than a fattened ox and hatred in it. [18] A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger quiets a dispute. [19] The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns, 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 gladness to him who lacks a heart of wisdom, But a man of discernment walks straight. [22] Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. [23] A man has gladness in an apt answer, And how good is a timely word! [24] The path of life leads upward for the one who has insight That he may turn away from Sheol below. [25] Yahweh will tear down the house of the proud, But He will cause the boundary of the widow to stand. [26] Evil thoughts are an abomination to Yahweh, But pleasant words are pure. [27] He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates gifts of bribery will live. [28] The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil things. [29] Yahweh is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. [30] Bright eyes gladden the heart; A good report puts fat on the bones. [31] He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will lodge among the wise. [32] He who neglects discipline despises his soul, But he who listens to reproof acquires a heart of wisdom. [33] The fear of Yahweh is the discipline leading to wisdom, And before glory comes humility.