Proverbs 15:22-33

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.

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

³⁰The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: And a good report maketh the bones fat.

³¹The ear that heareth the reproof of life Abideth among the wise.

³²He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

³³The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour is humility.