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

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

²¹ Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.

²² Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

²³ A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!

²⁴ For the discerning the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

²⁵ The Lord destroys the house of the proud,
but He protects the widow’s territory.

²⁶ The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.

³¹ One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.

³² Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

³³ The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.

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