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Proverbs 15

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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Solomon Teaches about Good Behavior

 
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A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger. +
2 
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,but the mouth of fools gush out folly. +
3 
The LORD's eyes are everywhere,keeping watch on the evil and the good. +
4 
A gentle tongue is a tree of life,but deceit in it crushes the spirit. +
5 
A fool despises his father's correction,but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. +
6 
In the house of the righteous is much treasure,but the income of the wicked brings trouble. +
7 
The lips of the wise spread knowledge;not so with the heart of fools. +
8 
The sacrifice made by 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 him who follows after righteousness.
10 
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:whoever hates reproof shall die. +
11 
Sheo l and Abaddon are before The LORD-how much more then the hearts of the children of men! +
12 
A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved;he will not go to the wise. +
13 
A glad heart makes a cheerful face;but an aching heart breaks the spirit. +
14 
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,but the mouths of fools feed on folly. +
15 
All the days of the afflicted are wretched,but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. +
16 
Better is little, with the fear of The LORD,than great treasure with trouble. +
17 
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,than a fattened calf with hatred. +
18 
A wrathful man stirs up contention,but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. +
19 
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,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 
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,but a man of understanding keeps his way straight. +
22 
Where there is no counsel, plans fail;but in a multitude of counselors they are established. +
23 
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.How good is a word at the right time! +
24 
The path of life leads upward for the wise,to keep him from going downward to Sheol. +
25 
The LORD will uproot the house of the proud,but he will keep the widow's borders intact. +
26 
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. +
27 
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,but he who hates bribes will live. +
28 
The heart of the righteous weighs answers,but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. +
29 
The LORD is far from the wicked,but he hears the prayer of the righteous. +
30 
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.Good news gives health to the bones. +
31 
The ear that listens to reproof lives,and will be at home among the wise. +
32 
He who refuses correction despises his own soul,but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. +
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The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom.Before honor is humility. +


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