Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 15:1-33

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Why?

A gentle answer is better than a harsh word. 

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, so speaking gently may construct human's life.

Love is more important than eating something delicious.

How?

Always be humble and in the end will be honored, for the Lord lift up the humble man.