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