Common English Bible

Proverbs 15:10-21 Common English Bible (CEB)

10. Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way;those who hate correction will die.

11. The grave and the underworld lie open before the Lord;how much more the hearts of human beings!

12. Mockers don’t like those who correct them.They won’t go to the wise.

13. A joyful heart brightens one’s face,but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.

14. An understanding heart seeks knowledge;but fools feed on folly.

15. All the days of the needy are hard,but a happy heart has a continual feast.

16. Better a little with fear of the Lordthan a great treasure with turmoil.

17. Better a meal of greens with lovethan a plump calf with hate.

18. Hotheads stir up conflict,but patient people calm down strife.

19. The path of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns,but the way of those who do right is a clear road.

20. A wise child brings joy to a father,but fools despise their mothers.

21. Folly is joy to those who lack sense,but those with understanding walk straight ahead.