Proverbs 15:11-20

New International Version

¹¹ Death and Destruction^[a] lie open before the Lord^(A)—
    how much more do human hearts!^(B)

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

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

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(F)
    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.^(G)

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

¹⁷ Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.^(I)

¹⁸ A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,^(J)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.^(K)

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,^(L)
    but the path of the upright is a highway.

²⁰ A wise son brings joy to his father,^(M)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.