15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

15:3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

15:4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

15:5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

15:6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.

15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.

15:8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

15:9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

15:10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

15:11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD--how much more the hearts of men!

15:12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

15:14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15:15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

15:16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

15:17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.

15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

15:19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

15:21 Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.

15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

15:23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply--and how good is a timely word!

15:24 The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.

15:25 The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.

15:26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.

15:27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.

15:28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

15:31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.