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Proverbs 15:5 - Proverbs 15:15


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5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord; how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; neither will he go unto the wise.

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

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