Proverbs 15:1-33 CEV

[1] A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up. [2] Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness. [3] The LORD sees everything, whether good or bad. [4] Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really hurt. [5] Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be smart! Accept correction. [6] Good people become wealthy, but those who are evil will lose what they have. [7] Words of wisdom make good sense; the thoughts of a fool make no sense at all. [8] The LORD is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray. [9] The LORD is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right. [10] If you turn from the right way, you will be punished; if you refuse correction, you will die. [11] If the LORD can see everything in the world of the dead, he can see in our hearts. [12] Those who sneer at others don't like to be corrected, and they won't ask help from someone with sense. [13] Happiness makes you smile; sorrow can crush you. [14] Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness. [15] The poor have a hard life, but being content is as good as an endless feast. [16] It's better to obey the LORD and have only a little, than to be very rich and terribly confused. [17] A simple meal with love is better than a feast where there is hatred. [18] Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments. [19] Being lazy is like walking in a thorn patch, but everyone who does right walks on a smooth road. [20] Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children are hateful to them. [21] Stupidity brings happiness to senseless fools, but everyone with good sense follows the straight path. [22] Without good advice everything goes wrong- it takes careful planning for things to go right. [23] Giving the right answer at the right time makes everyone happy. [24] All who are wise follow a road that leads upward to life and away from death. [25] The LORD destroys the homes of those who are proud, but he protects the property of widows. [26] The LORD hates evil thoughts, but kind words please him. [27] Being greedy causes trouble for your family, but you protect yourself by refusing bribes. [28] Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking. [29] The LORD never even hears the prayers of the wicked, but he answers the prayers of all who obey him. [30] A friendly smile makes you happy, and good news makes you feel strong. [31] Healthy correction is good, and if you accept it, you will be wise. [32] You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it. [33] Showing respect to the LORD will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you.