Proverbs 15
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Begin Abide·
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Begin Abide·
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The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. Begin Abide·
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A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Begin Abide·
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A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. Begin Abide·
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The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble. Begin Abide·
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. Begin Abide·
- 8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. Begin Abide·
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The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. Begin Abide·
- 10
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. Begin Abide·
- 11
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! Begin Abide·
- 12
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. Begin Abide·
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A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. Begin Abide·
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A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. Begin Abide·
- 15
All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. Begin Abide·
- 16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil. Begin Abide·
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Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. Begin Abide·
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A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. Begin Abide·
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The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. Begin Abide·
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A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Begin Abide·
- 21
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. Begin Abide·
- 22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Begin Abide·
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A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! Begin Abide·
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The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol. Begin Abide·
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The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow. Begin Abide·
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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. Begin Abide·
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He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. Begin Abide·
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The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Begin Abide·
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The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Begin Abide·
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The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. Begin Abide·
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He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. Begin Abide·
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He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Begin Abide·
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The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Begin Abide·