15:1   A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

15:2   Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.

15:3   The LORD sees everything, whether good or bad.

15:4   Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really hurt.

15:5   Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be smart! Accept correction.

15:6   Good people become wealthy, but those who are evil will lose what they have.

15:7   Words of wisdom make good sense; the thoughts of a fool make no sense at all.

15:8   The LORD is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray.

15:9   The LORD is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.

15:10   If you turn from the right way, you will be punished; if you refuse correction, you will die.

15:11   If the LORD can see everything in the world of the dead, he can see in our hearts.

15:12   Those who sneer at others don't like to be corrected, and they won't ask help from someone with sense.

15:13   Happiness makes you smile; sorrow can crush you.

15:14   Anyone with good sense is eager to learn more, but fools are hungry for foolishness.

15:15   The poor have a hard life, but being content is as good as an endless feast.

15:16   It's better to obey the LORD and have only a little, than to be very rich and terribly confused.

15:17   A simple meal with love is better than a feast where there is hatred.

15:18   Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

15:19   Being lazy is like walking in a thorn patch, but everyone who does right walks on a smooth road.

15:20   Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children are hateful to them.

15:21   Stupidity brings happiness to senseless fools, but everyone with good sense follows the straight path.

15:22   Without good advice everything goes wrong-- it takes careful planning for things to go right.

15:23   Giving the right answer at the right time makes everyone happy.

15:24   All who are wise follow a road that leads upward to life and away from death.

15:25   The LORD destroys the homes of those who are proud, but he protects the property of widows.

15:26   The LORD hates evil thoughts, but kind words please him.

15:27   Being greedy causes trouble for your family, but you protect yourself by refusing bribes.

15:28   Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking.

15:29   The LORD never even hears the prayers of the wicked, but he answers the prayers of all who obey him.

15:30   A friendly smile makes you happy, and good news makes you feel strong.

15:31   Healthy correction is good, and if you accept it, you will be wise.

15:32   You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

15:33   Showing respect to the LORD will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you.