Ignorance Brings Joy to the Foolish and Understanding Brings Stability to the Wise Proverbs 15:21 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 21 Folly is a joy to him who has no sense, but a man of discernment walks aright.

A Wise Son Brings Joy to His Father and A Foolish Son Brings Shame to His Mother Proverbs 15:20 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 20 A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Laziness Leads to Difficulties, and Diligence Leads to Success Proverbs 15:19 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 19 The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

Anger causes conflict, and Patience brings peace Proverbs 15:18 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

Love Makes Even Simple Things Delightful, and Hate Spoils Even the Best Things Proverbs 15:17 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.

The Fear of Jehovah Brings Peace Proverbs 15:16 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 16 Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and trouble with it.

Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering Proverbs 15:15 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 15 All the days of the afflicted are bad, but the one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

The Wise Seek Knowledge and Fools Feed on Foolishness Proverbs 15:14 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the faces of the stupid feed on foolishness.

Happiness and Sadness Bring Physical Effects Proverbs 15:13 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by pain of heart the spirit is broken.