| Chapter 15 |
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A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger. --
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly. --
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The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. --
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Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit. --
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A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent. --
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In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance. --
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish. --
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight. --
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The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth. --
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Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die. --
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Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! --
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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise. --
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A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. --
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The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly. --
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All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast. --
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Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith. --
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Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith. --
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A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. --
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The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain. --
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A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother. --
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Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk. --
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Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. --
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it! --
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The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. --
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Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow. --
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The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant. --
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. --
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The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. --
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Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. --
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That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat. --
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The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. --
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He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense. --
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The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility. --
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