Proverbs 15:16-33

16Betterislittle with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. 17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.

18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.1

20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

21Follyisjoy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.2

22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is !3

24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.4

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth bribes shall live.

28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29The LORDisfar from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.567

33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.