Proverbs 15

1: A mild answer calms wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2: The tongue of the wise pours out knowledge, but the mouth of fools spurts forth folly.

3: The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4: A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse one crushes the spirit.

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7: The lips of the wise disseminate knowledge, but the heart of fools is perverted.

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13: A glad heart lights up the face, but by mental anguish the spirit is broken.

14:The mind of the intelligent man seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

15: Every day is miserable for the depressed, but a lighthearted man has a continual feast.

16: Better a little with fear of the Lord, than a great fortune with anxiety.

17: Better a dish of herbs where love is, than a fattened ox and hatred with it.

18: An ill-tempered man stirs up strife, but a patient man allays discord.