Proverbs 15:19-28

¹⁹The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: But the way of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²²Without counsel purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellers they are established.

²³A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

²⁴The way of life is above to the wise, That he may depart from hell beneath.

²⁵The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: But the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.