Proverbs 15:16-33

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

17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one slow to anger calms strife.

19A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway.

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

21Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a person with understanding walks a straight path.

22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word — how good that is!

24For the prudent the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

25The Lord tears apart the house of the proud, but he protects the widow’s territory.

26The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure.

27The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.

28The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

29The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.

31One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise.

32Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

33The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.