Proverbs
Chapters 15:2-8
Amplified Bible
2The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly.
3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. [Job 34:21; Prov. 5:21; Jer. 16:17; 32:19; Heb. 4:13.]
4A gentle tongue [with its healing power] is a tree of life, but willful contrariness in it breaks down the spirit.
5A fool despises his father's instruction and correction, but he who regards reproof acquires prudence.
6In the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is great [priceless] treasure, but with the income of the wicked is trouble and vexation.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain]; not so the minds and hearts of the self-confident and foolish.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight! [Isa. 1:11; Jer. 6:20; Amos 5:22.]