Proverbs 15:7-15

⁷The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

⁸The sacrifice made by 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 loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹²A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.