Proverbs 15:1-33 BSB

[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. [3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. [4] A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. [5] A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. [6] The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble. [7] The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. [8] The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. [9] The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. [10] Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. [11] Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! [12] A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. [13] A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. [14] A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. [15] All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. [16] Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil. [17] Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. [18] A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. [19] The way of the slacker is like a hedge of 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 is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. [22] Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. [23] A man takes joy in a fitting reply —and how good is a timely word! [24] The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. [25] The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow. [26] The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. [27] He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. [28] The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. [29] The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. [30] The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. [31] He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. [32] He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. [33] The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.