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15:1  A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
15:2  The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
15:3  The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing both the evil and the good.
15:4  A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit.
15:5  A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
15:6  The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.
15:7  What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
15:8  The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
15:9  The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
15:10  Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path— anyone who despises reproof will die.
15:11  Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!
15:12  The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.
15:13  A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.
15:14  A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
15:15  The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continuously.
15:16  Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
15:17  A vegetarian meal served with love is better than a big, thick steak with a plateful of animosity.
15:18  The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
15:19  The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway.
15:20  A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
15:21  Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly.
15:22  Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.
15:23  An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.
15:24  The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.
15:25  The house of the proud the LORD will demolish, but he will protect the widow's boundary line.
15:26  To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure.
15:27  Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.
15:28  The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.
15:29  The LORD is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
15:30  Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.
15:31  Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
15:32  Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.
15:33  The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.