Proverbs 15:22-32

²²Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.

²³A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!

²⁴Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below.

²⁵The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.

²⁶The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.

²⁷People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.

²⁸Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.

²⁹The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.

³⁰Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.

³¹If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.

³²If you ignore instruction you have no self-esteem, but if you listen to correction you gain understanding.