Berean Standard Bible

Proverbs 15:16-33

16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

17Better a dish of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox with hatred.

18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

19The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns,but the path of the upright is a highway.

20A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.

21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment,but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

22Plans fail for lack of counsel,but with many advisers they succeed.

23A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

24The path of life leads upward for the wise,that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

25The LORD tears down the house of the proud,but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household,but he who hates bribes will live.

28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

29The LORD is far from the wicked,but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30The light of the eyes cheers the heart,and good news nourishes the bones.

31He who listens to life-giving reproofwill dwell among the wise.

32He who ignores discipline despises himself,but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,and humility comes before honor.

Commentaries on Proverbs 15