15:5. A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
15:6. The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.
15:7. The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.
15:8. The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
15:9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
15:10. Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.
15:11. Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?
15:12. A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.
15:13. A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
15:14. The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.