Proverbs 15:1-33 ASV

[1] A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. [3] The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. [4] A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit. [5] A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. [6] In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is 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 Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight. [9] The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. [10] There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die. [11] Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men! [12] A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. [13] A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. [14] The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. [15] All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast. [16] Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith. [17] Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. [18] A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. [19] The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. [20] A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. [21] Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. [22] Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. [23] A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it! [24] To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. [25] Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow. [26] Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure. [27] He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. [28] The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. [29] Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous. [30] The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat. [31] The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. [32] He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. [33] The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.