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Proverbs - ch 15 v 1 - 20
- A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
- The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
- Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
- A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
- In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.
- The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
- The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
- Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
- Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
- A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
- A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
- The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
- All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
- Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
- Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
- A furious 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 plain.
- A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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