Proverbs 15:2-23

Proverbs 15:2-23

[2] The tongue  of the wise  useth knowledge  aright:  but the mouth  of fools  poureth out  foolishness.  [3] The eyes  of the LORD  are in every place,  beholding  the evil  and the good.  [4] A wholesome  tongue  is a tree  of life:  but perverseness  therein is a breach  in the spirit.  [5] A fool  despiseth  his father's  instruction:  but he that regardeth  reproof  is prudent.  [6] In the house  of the righteous  is much  treasure:  but in the revenues  of the wicked  is trouble.  [7] The lips  of the wise  disperse  knowledge:  but the heart  of the foolish  [8] The sacrifice  of the wicked  is an abomination  to the LORD:  but the prayer  of the upright  is his delight.  [9] The way  of the wicked  is an abomination  unto the LORD:  but he loveth  him that followeth  after righteousness.  [10] Correction  is grievous  unto him that forsaketh  the way:  and he that hateth  reproof  shall die.  [11] Hell  and destruction  how much more then the hearts  of the children  of men?  [12] A scorner  loveth  not one that reproveth  unto the wise.  [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