Proverbs 15:5-21
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5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
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11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
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12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
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13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
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16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
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20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.