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Proverbs - ch 15 v 1 - 20
- A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
- A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
- In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
- The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish `doeth' not so.
- The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; `And' he that hateth reproof shall die.
- Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
- A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
- A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
- The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
- All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart `hath' a continual feast.
- Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
- Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
- A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
- The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
- A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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