Proverbs 15:1-33 KJ21

[1] A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. [4] A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. [5] A fool despiseth his father's instruction, but he that heedeth reproof is prudent. [6] In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the revenues of the wicked bring trouble. [7] The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. [8] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. [9] The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD, but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness. [10] Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth reproof shall die. [11] Hell and destruction are the concern of the LORD; how much more then, the hearts of the children of men? [12] A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him, neither will he go unto the wise. [13] A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. [14] The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge, but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. [15] All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. [16] Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith. [17] Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fattened ox and hatred therewith. [18] A wrathful man stirreth up strife, but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. [19] The way of a slothful man is as a hedge of thorns, but the path of the righteous is made a plain. [20] A wise son maketh a glad father, but a foolish man despiseth his mother. [21] Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom, but the man of understanding walketh uprightly. [22] Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established. [23] A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season - how good it is! [24] The path of life is upward for the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. [25] The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, but He will establish the border of the widow. [26] The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but the words of the pure are pleasant words. [27] He that is greedy for gain troubleth his own house, but he that hateth bribes shall live. [28] The heart of the righteous studieth how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. [29] The LORD is far from the wicked, but He heareth the prayer of the righteous. [30] The light of the eyes maketh the heart rejoice, and a good report maketh the bones fat. [31] The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. [32] He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul, but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. [33] The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.