Proverbs 15:21-30

²¹Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²²Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.

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

²⁴The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath.

²⁵The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.

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

²⁸The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.