5A fool scorns his father’s instruction: But he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: But the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.
6In the houses of the righteous is much strength: But the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.
7The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
8The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; But the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.
9The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; But he loves those that follow after righteousness.
10The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; But they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.
11Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; How shall not also be the hearts of men?
12An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; Neither will he associate with the wise.
13When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; But when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
14An upright heart seeks discretion; But the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
15The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet.
Proverbs 15
Proverbs 15:5-15