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JPS TaNaKH 1917 - Proverbs - Proverbs 15

Proverbs 15:3-30

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3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
20A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
24The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.
25The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.
26The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
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.

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