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.
16Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15
Proverbs 15:9-24