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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 15) Proverbs 15:12-15 KJV
"A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast."
Proverbs Chapter 15, Verse 12-15
Proverbs 15:12-15 in Context (Verses 9–18 KJV)
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.
16
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.