Proverbs 15:4-23

⁴A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

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 doeth not so.

⁸The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

⁹The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; 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.

¹¹Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹²A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

¹³A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

¹⁵All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

¹⁷Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

¹⁸A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

²⁰A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

²²Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; 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!