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not so with the heart of fools.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The World English Bible is a 1997 revision of the American Standard Version of the Holy Bible, first published in 1901. It is in the Public Domain. Please feel free to copy and distribute it freely. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. 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