but a harsh word stirs up wrath.15:1 1Sm 25:10–13; 1Kg 12:13–16
2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
3The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
but a devious tongue15:4 Lit but crookedness in it breaks the spirit.
5A fool despises his father’s discipline,
6The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
7The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.15:8 Pr 15:29
9The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
10Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
he will not consult the wise.
13A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.15:14 Mt 12:34
15All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16Better a little with the fear of the Lord
17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
but one slow to anger15:18 Pr 14:29 calms strife.
19A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
20A wise son brings joy to his father,
21Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
22Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.15:22 Pr 8:14–16; 11:14; 24:6
23A person takes joy in giving an answer;15:23 Lit in an answer of his mouth
24For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25The Lord tears apart the house of the proud,
26The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.15:28 Pr 15:2
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.15:29 Ps 145:18–19; Pr 15:8
30Bright eyes cheer the heart;
will be at home among the wise.
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.15:32 Lit acquires a heart15:32 Pr 3:11; 5:12–14
33The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
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