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15:1  A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger. But an unkind answer will cause more anger.
15:2  Wise people use knowledge when they speak. But fools speak only foolishness.
15:3  The Lord’s eyes see everything that happens. He watches both evil and good people.
15:4  As a tree gives us fruit, healing words give us life. But evil words crush the spirit.
15:5  A foolish person rejects his father’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction is wise.
15:6  There is much wealth in the houses of good people. But evil people are paid only with trouble.
15:7  With their words wise people spread knowledge. But there is no knowledge in the thoughts of the foolish.
15:8  The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked person offers. But he is pleased with an honest person’s prayer.
15:9  The Lord hates what evil people do. But he loves those who do what is right.
15:10  The person who quits doing what is right will really be punished. The one who hates to be corrected will die.
15:11  The Lord knows what is happening where the dead people are. So he can surely know what living people are thinking.
15:12  A person who laughs at wisdom does not like to be corrected. He will not ask advice from the wise.
15:13  Happiness makes a person smile. But sadness breaks a person’s spirit.
15:14  Smart people want more knowledge. But a foolish person just wants more foolishness.
15:15  Every day is hard for those who suffer. But a happy heart makes it like a continual feast.
15:16  It is better to be poor and respect the Lord than to be wealthy and have much trouble.
15:17  It is better to eat vegetables with those who love you than to eat meat with those who hate you.
15:18  A person who quickly gets angry causes trouble. But a person who controls his temper stops a quarrel.
15:19  A lazy person’s life is as difficult as walking through a patch of thorns. But an honest person’s life is as easy as walking down a smooth highway.
15:20  A wise son makes his father happy. But a foolish person hates his mother.
15:21  A man without wisdom enjoys being foolish. But a man with understanding does what is right.
15:22  Plans fail without good advice. But plans succeed when you get advice from many others.
15:23  People enjoy giving good answers! Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing!
15:24  A wise person does things that will make his life better. He avoids whatever would cause his death.
15:25  The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house. But he will protect the property of a widow.
15:26  The Lord hates evil thoughts. But he is pleased with kind words.
15:27  A greedy person brings trouble to his family. But the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.
15:28  Good people think before they answer. But the wicked simply give evil answers.
15:29  The Lord does not listen to the wicked. But he hears the prayers of those who do right.
15:30  Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes.
15:31  A wise person pays attention to correction that will improve his life.
15:32  A person who refuses correction hates himself. But a person who accepts correction gains understanding.
15:33  Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must not be proud.