Proverbs 15:2-17

1. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

2. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

3. 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

4. 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

5. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

6. 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

7. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

8. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

9. 10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

10. 11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

11. 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

12. 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

13. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

14. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

15. 16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

16. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

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