Proverbs 15:1-17

15:1A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
3The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.
4The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
5A fool despises his father's discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
6The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
7The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
10Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.
11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord-
how much more, human hearts.
12A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him;
he will not consult the wise.
13A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
14A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.
17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox with hatred.