Proverbs 15:23-32. Wisdom on communication: apt reply (vs1), timely word (vs1); path of life leads upward for the wise; proud man’s house; the LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked vs the pure (vs26); greedy man vs hates bribe; the heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil (vs 28); the LORD is far from the wicked versus the prayer of the righteous (vs 29, NIV); cheerful look, good news, listens to life-giving rebuke, ignores discipline despises himself (vs 32, NIV).
He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise (vs 31, NIV).
Proverbs 15:23-32
[23]What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!
[24]Wise people walk the road that leads upwards to life, not the road that leads downwards to death.
[25]The Lord will destroy the homes of arrogant men, but he will protect a widow’s property.
[26]The Lord hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.
[27]If you try to make a profit dishonestly, you will get your family into trouble. Don’t take bribes and you will live longer.
[28]Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.
[29]When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are evil.
[30]Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.
[31]If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are wise.
[32]If you refuse to learn, you are hurting yourself. If you accept correction, you will become wiser.