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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 15) Proverbs 15:24-33 KJV
"The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility."
Proverbs Chapter 15, Verse 24-33
Proverbs 15:24-33 in Context (Verses 21–33 KJV)
21
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.*
22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!*
24
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.*
27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.***
33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.