Proverbs 15:31-16:7

New International Version

³¹ Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.^(A)

³² Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,^(B)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.^(C)

³³ Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(D)
    and humility comes before honor.^(E)

16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(F)

² All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(G)
    but motives are weighed^(H) by the Lord.^(I)

³ Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and he will establish your plans.^(J)

⁴ The Lord works out everything to its proper end^(K)—
    even the wicked for a day of disaster.^(L)

⁵ The Lord detests all the proud of heart.^(M)
    Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.^(N)

⁶ Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
    through the fear of the Lord^(O) evil is avoided.^(P)

⁷ When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
    he causes their enemies to make peace^(Q) with them.^(R)