Proverbs 15:20-33 - A Wise Son Brings Blessings To Others

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

²² Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

²³ A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

²⁴ To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

²⁵ Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

³² He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

³³ The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.