15 A
soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The
tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth
out foolishness. 3 The
eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4 A
wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach
in the spirit. 5 A
fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof
is prudent. 6 In
the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the
wicked is trouble. 7 The
lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth
not so. 8 The
sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer
of the upright is his delight. 9 The
way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that
followeth after righteousness. 10 Correction
is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof
shall die. 11 Hell
and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of
the children of men? 12 A
scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the
wise. 13 A
merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart
the spirit is broken. 14 The
heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth
of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15 All
the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath
a continual feast. 16 Better
is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred
therewith. 18 A wrathful
man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19 The
way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous
is made plain. 20 A wise
son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Folly
is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh
uprightly. 22 Without
counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they
are established. 23 A man
hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how
good is it! 24 The
way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25 The
LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border
of the widow. 26 The
thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of
the pure are pleasant words. 27 He
that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts
shall live. 28 The
heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth
out evil things. 29 The
LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The
light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones
fat. 31 The
ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He
that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof
getteth understanding. 33 The
fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.