Proverbs 15:24-33

Tree of Life Version

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise
to keep him from going down to Sheol.

²⁵ Adonai tears down a proud man’s house,
but He maintains the widow’s boundary.

²⁶ Evil thoughts are an abomination to Adonai,
but pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ One greedy for gain troubles his household,
but whoever hates bribes will live.

²⁸ A righteous heart thinks before answering,
but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.

²⁹ Adonai is far from the wicked,
but hears the prayer of the righteous.^[a]

³⁰ Bright eyes bring joy to the heart.
Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ One whose ear heeds
a life-giving reproof dwells among the wise.
³² Whoever avoids correction despises himself,
but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding.

³³ The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.