1 A kind answer soothes anger; while a cutting word increases wrath.
2 The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge, but the mouth of fools spreads stupidity.
3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, watching the good and the evil.
4 The pacifying tongue is a tree of life, while the viper's tongue destroys the heart.
5 Paternal correction is scorned by the fool, but the one who listens shows discretion.
6 Abundance resides in the house of the virtuous, but disgrace descends on the profits of the wicked.
7 Wise men's lips sow knowledge whereas the fool's thoughts are not safe.
8 Yahweh detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but listens to the prayer of the honest man.
9 Yahweh abhors the conduct of the wicked but loves him who seeks virtue.
10 Correct severely him who strays from the way; whoever hates being rebuked will die.
11 Yahweh sees into hell and the abyss; how much more into the hearts of the sons of men!
12 The mocker does not like being reprimanded; he does not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart brightens the face, a sad one weighs down the spirit.
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
15 Every day is evil to the afflicted one; while the happy heart is always feasting.
16 Better to have little but fear the Lord than to have a fortune accompanied by anxiety.
17 Better to have vegetables where there is love than to have a fattened ox with nothing but hatred.
18 The hotheaded man provokes disputes, while the one slow to anger reconciles differences.
19 The way of the lazy man is strewn with thorns, but the path of hard workers is a spacious road.
20 The wise son is his father's joy, the foolish man despises his mother.
21 Foolishness appeals to the man with no sense but the discerning man goes on his way.
22 Plans fall through for lack of deliberation; a multitude of counselors ensures success.
23 Happy is he who knows how to answer. Welcome indeed is the apt word!
24 To the discerning man, the way of life leads upward; he will be saved from the place of darkness below.
25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he strengthens the widow's boundaries.
26 Yahweh detests corrupt designs but words of goodness are pleasing to him.
27 He who craves dishonest gain brings trouble on his house; he who accepts no tempting bribes will live.
28 The man of upright heart thinks before he speaks, the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.
29 Yahweh stays far away from the wicked but hears the prayer of the virtuous.
30 A kind look delights the heart, good news revives one's strength.
31 The ear which listens to helpful correction is found among the wise.
32 He who ignores correction despises himself, he who heeds the reprimand acquires discernment.
33 The fear of Yahweh is a school of wisdom; humility precedes praise.
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Proverbs 15 addresses the importance of the words we utter and their impact on our lives. The chapter highlights the wisdom of speaking with kindness, humility and discernment, as opposed to speaking in a discharge and arrogant way. In addition, he highlights the importance of listening to the wisdom of others and seeking advice before acting impulsively.
Psalm 34:13: "Preserve your language of evil, and your lips of speaking the mistake." This verse highlights the importance of controlling our words and telling the truth instead of deceiving or lying.
Proverbs 18:13: "He who responds before hearing heals foolish and shame." This verse emphasizes the importance of listening before speaking and not acting impulsively without considering all the information.
James 1:19: "You know these things, my beloved brothers. Every man, then be ready to hear, late to speak, late to anger." This verse highlights the importance of being patients and controlling our emotions when hearing and talking to others.
Proverbs 12:18: "There are words that hurt as a sword, but the tongue of the wise ones brings healing." This verse highlights the power of words and how they can be used to hurt or heal, emphasizing the importance of speaking wisely and kindly.
Proverbs 19:20: "Hear the council, and receive the correction, that in the end you will be wise." This verse highlights the importance of seeking advice and correction of others to become wiser and avoid acting impulsively.
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