Proverbs 15:8-21

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. A 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.