| Chapter 15 |
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. --
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly. --
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Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. --
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit. --
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A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence. --
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble. --
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools. --
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The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is his delight. --
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But he loves him who follows after righteousness. --
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There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die. --
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Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh -- How much more then the hearts of the children of men! --
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A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise. --
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A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit. --
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly. --
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All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. --
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Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble. --
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Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred. --
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A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife. --
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The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway. --
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A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. --
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Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight. --
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Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established. --
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Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! --
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The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol. --
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Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact. --
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Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. --
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He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. --
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The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. --
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Yahweh is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous. --
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The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. --
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The ear that listens to the reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise. --
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He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding. --
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The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. --
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