The Bible – Proverbs 15
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A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
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A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
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Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
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A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
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Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
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A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
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Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
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The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
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The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
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The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
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He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
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The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Summary; Cheerfulness is like a continual feast—you create your own enjoyment. It’s better not to have too much and still fear God than to be overloaded with treasure and trouble. Similarly it’s better to have love and eat a simple meal of vegetables than to eat a meaty feast while in a mood of hatred.
Closing Prayer; heavenly Father, we pray that we may take note of the godly and gracious way to speak to others and apply it in our life. Help us to be careful when responding to the words of others so that we do not promote anger. Help us to turn away any bitterness or wrath with a soft and gentle answer. May our speech be a tree of life to others and prevent us from ever crushing the heart or soul of another, through careless speech. We pray that our lips spread wisdom and knowledge, and keep us from foolish reactions or from spouting folly in some unguarded moment. May our speech and language reflect the gracious words that fell from the lips of the Lord Jesus during His sojourn on earth, and may we only say and do those things that honour Your name. This we ask in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
those who wish to become a child of our Heavenly Father or wish to be stronger in his eyes, please say the following prayer below.
Heavenly Father: I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus’ precious and holy name. Amen.”
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