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15:1  A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.
15:2  The tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.
15:3  The eyes of the Lord are everywhere. They watch those who are evil and those who are good.
15:4  A tongue that calms is like a tree of life. But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken spirit.
15:5  A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.
15:6  The houses of those who do what is right hold great wealth. But those who do what is wrong earn only ruin.
15:7  The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.
15:8  The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people. But the prayers of honest people please him.
15:9  The Lord hates how sinners live. But he loves those who run after what is right.
15:10  Hard training is in store for anyone who leaves the right path. A person who hates to be corrected will die.
15:11  Death and the Grave lie open in front of the Lord. So human hearts certainly lie open to him!
15:12  People who make fun of others don’t like to be corrected. So they stay away from wise people.
15:13  A happy heart makes a face look cheerful. But a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
15:14  A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.
15:15  All the days of those who are crushed are filled with pain and suffering. But a cheerful heart enjoys a good time that never ends.
15:16  It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little than to be rich and have trouble.
15:17  A few vegetables where there is love are better than the finest meat where there is hatred.
15:18  A person with a bad temper stirs up conflict. But a person who is patient calms things down.
15:19  The way of people who don’t want to work is blocked with thorns. But the path of honest people is a wide road.
15:20  A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son hates his mother.
15:21  A person who has no sense enjoys doing foolish things. But a person who has understanding walks straight ahead.
15:22  Plans fail without good advice. But they succeed when there are many advisers.
15:23  Joy is found in giving the right answer. And how good is a word spoken at the right time!
15:24  The path of life leads up for those who are wise. It keeps them from going down to the place of the dead.
15:25  The Lord tears down the proud person’s house. But he keeps the widow’s property safe.
15:26  The Lord hates the thoughts of sinful people. But he considers kind words to be pure.
15:27  Those who always want more bring ruin to their households. But a person who refuses to be paid to lie will live.
15:28  The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer. But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.
15:29  The Lord is far away from those who do wrong. But he hears the prayers of those who do right.
15:30  The cheerful look of a messenger brings joy to your heart. And good news gives health to your body.
15:31  Whoever listens to a warning that gives life will be at home among those who are wise.
15:32  Those who turn away from correction hate themselves. But anyone who accepts correction gains understanding.
15:33  Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.