[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]

[:en]”A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (v. 1)

“The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good” (v. 3)

“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit” (v, 4)

“The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him” (v. 8)

“Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil” (v. 16)

“Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred” (v. 17)

“A  hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel” (v. 18)

“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (v. 22)

“The Lord tears down the proud man’s house, but he keeps the widow’s boundaries intact” (v. 25)

“A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live” (v. 27)

“The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous” (v. 29)

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones” (v. 30)

“He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise”  (v. 31)

“He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding” (v. 32)

“The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor” (v. 33)

 

 

 

 

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