15:1 A gentle response turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.
but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit.
but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
but not so the heart of fools.
but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
the one who hates reproof will die.
how much more the hearts of humans!
he will not go to the wise.
but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.
but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
than great wealth and turmoil with it.
than a fattened ox where there is hatred.
but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
but the path of the upright is like a highway.
but a foolish person despises his mother.
but one who has understanding follows an upright course.
but with abundant advisers they are established.
and a word at the right time - how good it is!
to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
but he maintains the boundaries of the widow.
but pleasant words are pure.
but whoever hates bribes will live.
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
and good news gives health to the body.
is at home among the wise.
but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
and before honor comes humility.
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