Proverbs 15:9-24

⁹The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹²A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.

¹³A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

¹⁴The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

¹⁵All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

¹⁶Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.

¹⁷Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.

¹⁸A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

¹⁹The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

²⁰A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

²²Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

²³A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is !

²⁴The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.