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| | Pro 15:1 | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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| | Pro 15:2 | The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
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| | Pro 15:3 | The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
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| | Pro 15:4 | The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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| | Pro 15:5 | A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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| | Pro 15:6 | The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
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| | Pro 15:7 | The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
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| | Pro 15:8 | The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
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| | Pro 15:9 | The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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| | Pro 15:10 | Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
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| | Pro 15:11 | Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more the hearts of men!
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| | Pro 15:12 | A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
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| | Pro 15:13 | A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
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| | Pro 15:14 | The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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| | Pro 15:15 | All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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| | Pro 15:16 | Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
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| | Pro 15:17 | Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
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| | Pro 15:18 | A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
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| | Pro 15:19 | The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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| | Pro 15:20 | A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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| | Pro 15:21 | Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
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| | Pro 15:22 | Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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| | Pro 15:23 | A man finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!
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| | Pro 15:24 | The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
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| | Pro 15:25 | The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
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| | Pro 15:26 | The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
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| | Pro 15:27 | A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
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| | Pro 15:28 | The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
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| | Pro 15:29 | The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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| | Pro 15:30 | A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
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| | Pro 15:31 | He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
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| | Pro 15:32 | He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
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| | Pro 15:33 | The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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