Proverbs 15:9-20

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.