Proverbs 15:6-21

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.

¹⁶Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.

¹⁷Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity.

¹⁸A passionate man stirs up strife; But he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one.

^18aA man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; But an ungodly man rather stirs them up.

¹⁹The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; But those of the diligent are made smooth.

²⁰A wise son gladdens his father; But a foolish son sneers at his mother.

²¹The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright.