Proverbs 15:12-18a

¹²An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

¹³When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.

¹⁴An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.

¹⁵The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.

¹⁶Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

¹⁷Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.

¹⁸A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one.

^18aA man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.