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166 lines
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# Chapter 15
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1. A gentle answer deflects anger,
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but harsh words make tempers flare.
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2. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
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but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
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3. The LORD is watching everywhere,
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keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
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4. Gentle words are a tree of life;
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a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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5. Only a fool despises a parent's discipline;
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whoever learns from correction is wise.
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6. There is treasure in the house of the godly,
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but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
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7. The lips of the wise give good advice;
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the heart of a fool has none to give.
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8. The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
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but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
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9. The LORD detests the way of the wicked,
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but he loves those who pursue godliness.
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10. Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
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whoever hates correction will die.
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11. Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the LORD.
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How much more does he know the human heart!
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12. Mockers hate to be corrected,
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so they stay away from the wise.
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13. A glad heart makes a happy face;
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a broken heart crushes the spirit.
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14. A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
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while the fool feeds on trash.
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15. For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
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for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
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16. Better to have little, with fear for the LORD,
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than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
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17. A bowl of vegetables with someone you love
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is better than steak with someone you hate.
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18. A hot-tempered person starts fights;
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a cool-tempered person stops them.
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19. A lazy person's way is blocked with briers,
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but the path of the upright is an open highway.
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20. Sensible children bring joy to their father;
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foolish children despise their mother.
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21. Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
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a sensible person stays on the right path.
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22. Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
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many advisers bring success.
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23. Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
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it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
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24. The path of life leads upward for the wise;
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they leave the grave behind.
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25. The LORD tears down the house of the proud,
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but he protects the property of widows.
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26. The LORD detests evil plans,
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but he delights in pure words.
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27. Greed brings grief to the whole family,
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but those who hate bribes will live.
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28. The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
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the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
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29. The LORD is far from the wicked,
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but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
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30. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
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good news makes for good health.
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31. If you listen to constructive criticism,
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you will be at home among the wise.
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32. If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
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but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
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33. Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom;
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humility precedes honor.
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