Proverbs 15:23-33

²³A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!

²⁴The path of life leads upward for prudent people, that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.

²⁵Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of the widow.

²⁶Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, but the words of kindness are pure.

²⁷The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.

²⁸The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.

²⁹Yahweh is far away from wicked people, but he hears the prayer of righteous people.

³⁰The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart and good news is health to the body.

³¹If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, you will remain among wise people.

³²The one who rejects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to correction gains understanding.

³³The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom and humility comes before honor.