Proverbs 15:1-12 (New International Version)

Proverbs 15

 ¹ A gentle answer turns away wrath,
       but a harsh word stirs up anger.

 ² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
       but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

 ³ The eyes of the LORD are everywhere,
       keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

 ⁴ The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
       but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

 ⁵ A fool spurns his father's discipline,
       but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

 ⁶ The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
       but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.

 ⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
       not so the hearts of fools.

 ⁸ The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
       but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

 ⁹ The LORD detests the way of the wicked
       but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

 ¹⁰ Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path;
       he who hates correction will die.

 ¹¹ Death and Destruction ^[a] lie open before the LORD—
       how much more the hearts of men!

 ¹² A mocker resents correction;
       he will not consult the wise.