Proverbs 15:1-33 NASB

[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the mouth of fools spouts foolishness. [3] The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. [4] A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. [5] A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. [6] Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked. [7] The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are 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 to the Lord, But He loves the one who pursues righteousness. [10] There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way; One who hates a rebuke will die. [11] Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, How much more the hearts of mankind! [12] A scoffer does not love one who rebukes him; He will not go to the wise. [13] A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. [14] The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. [15] All the days of the needy are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast. [16] Better is a little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure. [17] Better is a portion of vegetables where there is love, Than a fattened ox served with hatred. [18] A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. [19] The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway. [20] A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. [21] Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense, But a person of understanding walks straight. [22] Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. [23] A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! [24] The path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from Sheol below. [25] The Lord will tear down the house of the proud, But He will set the boundary of the widow. [26] Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, But pleasant words are pure. [27] He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. [28] The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. [29] The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. [30] Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news refreshes the bones. [31] One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke Will stay among the wise. [32] One who neglects discipline rejects himself, But one who listens to a rebuke acquires understanding. [33] The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.