Proverbs 15

¹A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

²The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

³The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

⁶In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.

⁷The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

⁸The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

¹⁰Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹²A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

¹³A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.