Proverbs 15:21

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

Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 15:19

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

Proverbs 15:18

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

Proverbs 15:17

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

Proverbs 15:16

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

Proverbs 15:15

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

Proverbs 15:14

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

Proverbs 15:13

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

Proverbs 15:12

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

Proverbs 15:11

Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD—
how much more the hearts of men!

Proverbs 15:10

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

Proverbs 15:9

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

Proverbs 15:8

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

Proverbs 15:7

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

Proverbs 15:6

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

Proverbs 15:5

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

Proverbs 15:4

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

Proverbs 15:3

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

Proverbs 15:2

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

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 14:35

A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning
and even among fools she lets herself be known.

Proverbs 14:32

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,
but even in death the righteous have a refuge.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 14:30

A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient man has great understanding,
but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

Proverbs 14:28

A large population is a king's glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
turning a man from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:26

He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress,
and for his children it will be a refuge.