Proverbs 15:3-4, 6, 9-10, 14, 16, 27, 29, 33

The LORD’s eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people. As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.

Much wealth is in the houses of good people, but evil people get nothing but trouble.

The LORD hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right. The person who quits doing what is right will be punished, and the one who hates to be corrected will die.

People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.

It is better to be poor and respect the LORD than to be wealthy and have much trouble.

Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.

The LORD does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right.

Respect for the LORD will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.