Proverbs 15
A gentle response can diffuse anger, while harsh words can stir up fury. The Lord sees both good and evil, and a peaceful tongue can bring life, but an immoderate one can crush the spirit. The wise seek knowledge and doctrine, while the foolish reject correction and pursue foolishness. The Lord loves those who pursue justice and hates the ways of the wicked. A rejoicing heart brings joy, but a grieving soul can cast down the spirit. The path of life is for the wise, who turn away from evil and pursue obedience and humility.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness3In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit5A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated6The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder7The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar8The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing9The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him10Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die11Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men12He who corrupts himself does not love the one who afflicts him, nor will he step toward the wise13A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down14The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance15All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction17It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred18A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up19The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense20A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother21Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order22Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors23A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best24The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell25The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow26Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him27Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil28The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils29The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just30The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones31The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise32Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart33The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory
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