67 lines
2.8 KiB
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67 lines
2.8 KiB
Markdown
# Chapter 15
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1 A gentle answer turns away anger,
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but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
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2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
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but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
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3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
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observing the wicked and the good.
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4 The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
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but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
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5 A fool despises his father’s discipline,
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but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
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6 The house of the righteous has great wealth,
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but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
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7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
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but not so the heart of fools.
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8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
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but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
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but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
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10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
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the one who hates correction will die.
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11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord—
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how much more, human hearts.
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12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;
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he will not consult the wise.
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13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
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but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
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14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
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but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
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15 All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
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but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
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than great treasure with turmoil.
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17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
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than a fattened ox with hatred.
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18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,
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but one slow to anger calms strife.
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19 A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
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but the path of the upright is a highway.
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20 A wise son brings joy to his father,
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but a foolish man despises his mother.
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21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
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but a person with understanding walks a straight path.
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22 Plans fail when there is no counsel,
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but with many advisers they succeed.
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23 A person takes joy in giving an answer;
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and a timely word—how good that is!
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24 For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
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so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
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25 The Lord tears apart the house of the proud,
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but he protects the widow’s territory.
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26 The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
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but pleasant words are pure.
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27 The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
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but the one who hates bribes will live.
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28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
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but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
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but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;
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good news strengthens the bones.
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31 One who listens to life-giving rebukes
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will be at home among the wise.
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32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
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but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
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33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
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and humility comes before honor. |