Proverbs 15:1-33 CEB

[1] A sensitive answer turns back wrath, but an offensive word stirs up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity. [3] The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on evil and good people. [4] Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit. [5] A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction, but those who heed correction are mature. [6] Great treasure is in the house of the righteous, but the gain of the wicked brings trouble. [7] The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools have none. [8] The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, but favors the prayers of those who do right. [9] The LORD detests the path of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness. [10] Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way; those who hate correction will die. [11] The grave and the underworld lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of human beings! [12] Mockers don’t like those who correct them. They won’t go to the wise. [13] A joyful heart brightens one’s face, but a troubled heart breaks the spirit. [14] An understanding heart seeks knowledge; but fools feed on folly. [15] All the days of the needy are hard, but a happy heart has a continual feast. [16] Better a little with fear of the LORD than a great treasure with turmoil. [17] Better a meal of greens with love than a plump calf with hate. [18] Hotheads stir up conflict, but patient people calm down strife. [19] The path of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of those who do right is a clear road. [20] A wise child brings joy to a father, but fools despise their mothers. [21] Folly is joy to those who lack sense, but those with understanding walk straight ahead. [22] Plans fail with no counsel, but with many counselors they succeed. [23] To give an appropriate answer is a joy; how good is a word at the right time! [24] For those with insight, life is an upward path, avoiding the grave below. [25] The LORD snatches away the arrogant one’s house, but he preserves the widow’s boundaries. [26] The LORD detests evil plans, but gracious words are pure. [27] Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house, but those who hate bribes will live. [28] The righteous heart reflects before answering, but the wicked mouth blurts out evil. [29] The LORD is far from the wicked, but he listens to the prayers of the righteous. [30] Bright eyes give joy to the heart; good news strengthens the bones. [31] The ear that listens to life-giving correction dwells among the wise. [32] Those who refuse discipline despise themselves, but those who listen to correction gain understanding. [33] The fear of the LORD is wise instruction, and humility comes before respect.