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15:1  A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
15:2  The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
15:3  The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
15:4  The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
15:5  A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
15:6  The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
15:7  The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
15:8  The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
15:9  The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
15:10  Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
15:11  Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more do human hearts!
15:12  Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
15:13  A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
15:14  The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15:15  All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
15:16  Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
15:17  Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
15:18  A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
15:19  The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
15:20  A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
15:21  Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
15:22  Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
15:23  A person finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!
15:24  The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
15:25  The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.
15:26  The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
15:27  The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
15:28  The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
15:29  The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
15:30  Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
15:31  Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
15:32  Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
15:33  Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.