September 13: Proverbs 15–16; 2 Timothy 3:10–4:8; Psalm 69:1–18; Proverbs 23:15–16

Old Testament: Proverbs 15–16 Proverbs 15–16 (Listen) 15   A soft answer turns away wrath,<br />    but a harsh word stirs up anger.<br />2   The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,<br />    but the mouths of fools pour out folly.<br />3   The eyes of the LORD are in every place,<br />    keeping watch on the evil and the good.<br />4   A gentle1 tongue is a tree of life,<br />    but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.<br />5   A fool despises his father’s instruction,<br />    but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.<br />6   In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,<br />    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.<br />7   The lips of the wise spread knowledge;<br />    not so the hearts of fools.2<br />8   The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,<br />    but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.<br />9   The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,<br />    but he loves him who pursues righteousness.<br />10   There is severe discipline for him