Proverbs 14:32-15:16

New International Version

³² When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,^(A)
    but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.^(B)

³³ Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning^(C)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.^[a]

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,^(D)
    but sin condemns any people.

³⁵ A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.^(E)

15 A gentle answer^(F) turns away wrath,^(G)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(H)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(I)

³ The eyes^(J) of the Lord are everywhere,^(K)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(L)

⁴ The soothing tongue^(M) is a tree of life,^(N)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(O)

⁵ A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(P)

⁶ The house of the righteous contains great treasure,^(Q)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.^(R)

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge,^(S)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

⁸ The Lord detests the sacrifice^(T) of the wicked,^(U)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.^(V)

⁹ The Lord detests the way of the wicked,^(W)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.^(X)

¹⁰ Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.^(Y)

¹¹ Death and Destruction^[b] lie open before the Lord^(Z)—
    how much more do human hearts!^(AA)

¹² Mockers resent correction,^(AB)
    so they avoid the wise.

¹³ A happy heart makes the face cheerful,^(AC)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.^(AD)

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(AE)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.^(AF)

¹⁶ Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.^(AG)