Proverbs 15:20-16:9 (Vespers, 2nd Reading)
20 |
A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. |
21 |
Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. |
22 |
Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. |
23 |
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! |
24 |
The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below. |
25 |
The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. |
26 |
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, But the words of the pure are pleasant. |
27 |
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. |
28 |
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. |
29 |
The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. |
30 |
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy. |
31 |
The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. |
32 |
He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. |
33 |
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. |
1 |
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. |
2 |
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits. |
3 |
Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. |
4 |
The Lord has made all for Himself, |
5 |
Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. |
6 |
In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil. |
7 |
When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
8 |
Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. |
9 |
A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. |