Proverbs 15
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A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.
than great wealth with turmoil.
Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.
but with many advisers they succeed.
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word!
and how good is a timely word!
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,
and humility comes before honor.
and humility comes before honor.
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