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

²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

²¹ Folly is joy to him who lacks sense,
But a man of understanding walks straight.

²² Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they succeed.

²³ A man has joy in an apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely word!

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise
That he may keep away from Sheol below.

²⁵ The Lord will tear down the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

²⁶ Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
But pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He who profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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

³⁰ Bright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news puts fat on the bones.

³¹ He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof
Will dwell among the wise.

³² He who neglects discipline despises himself,
But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.

³³ The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.