Proverbs 15:16-33

16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.

17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.

20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

21Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

24The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.

25The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

28The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.

31The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.

32He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.