Proverbs 15:16-33

16Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

17A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.

18A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.

19A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway.

20Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.

21Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.

22Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

23Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

24The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind.

25The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.

26The Lord detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.

27Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.

28The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

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

30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.

31If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.

32If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

33Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.