He whose ear listens - Proverbs 13-15

Contrast of the Righteous and the Wicked

[23] In all painful labor there is profit, But [mere] words from the lips [lead] only to want. 

[Pro 14:23 LSB]

[33] Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, But in the midst of fools it is [merely] made known. 

[Pro 14:33 LSB]

[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
[Pro 15:1 LSB]

[8] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. [Pro 15:8 LSB]

[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 

[Pro 15:1 LSB]

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

[Pro 15:28 LSB]

[31] He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will lodge among the wise.
[Pro 15:31 LSB]