Proverbs 14:27-15:4 (Vespers, 2nd reading)
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- The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.
- 28
- In a multitude of people is a king’s honor, but in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
- 29
- He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts folly.
- 30
- A sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.
- 31
- He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
- 32
- The wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has a refuge in his death.
- 33
- Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.
- 34
- Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
- 35
- The king’s favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame.
- 1
- A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- 2
- The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
- 3
- The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
- 4
- A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.