Proverbs 15:13-23

Proverbs 15:13-23

[13] A merry  heart  maketh a cheerful  countenance:  but by sorrow  of the heart  the spirit  is broken.  [14] The heart  of him that hath understanding  seeketh  knowledge:  of fools  feedeth  on foolishness.  [15] All the days  of the afflicted  are evil:  but he that is of a merry  heart  hath a continual  feast.  [16] Better  is little  with the fear  of the LORD  than great  treasure  and trouble  therewith. [17] Better  is a dinner  of herbs  where love  is, than a stalled  ox  and hatred  therewith. [18] A wrathful  man  stirreth up  strife:  but he that is slow  to anger  appeaseth  strife.  [19] The way  of the slothful  man is as an hedge  of thorns:  but the way  of the righteous  is made plain.  [20] A wise  son  maketh a glad  father:  but a foolish  man  despiseth  his mother.  [21] Folly  is joy  to him that is destitute  of wisdom:  but a man  of understanding  uprightly.  [22] Without counsel  purposes  are disappointed:  but in the multitude  of counsellors  they are established.  [23] A man  hath joy  by the answer  of his mouth:  and a word  spoken in due season,  how good