1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. WEB — Proverbs 15:1
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly. WEB — Proverbs 15:2
3 Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. WEB — Proverbs 15:3
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit. WEB — Proverbs 15:4
5 A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence. WEB — Proverbs 15:5
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble. WEB — Proverbs 15:6
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools. WEB — Proverbs 15:7
8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is his delight. WEB — Proverbs 15:8
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But he loves him who follows after righteousness. WEB — Proverbs 15:9
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die. WEB — Proverbs 15:10
11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh — How much more then the hearts of the children of men! WEB — Proverbs 15:11
12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise. WEB — Proverbs 15:12
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit. WEB — Proverbs 15:13
14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly. WEB — Proverbs 15:14
15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. WEB — Proverbs 15:15
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble. WEB — Proverbs 15:16
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred. WEB — Proverbs 15:17
18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife. WEB — Proverbs 15:18
19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway. WEB — Proverbs 15:19
20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. WEB — Proverbs 15:20
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight. WEB — Proverbs 15:21
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established. WEB — Proverbs 15:22
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! WEB — Proverbs 15:23
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol. WEB — Proverbs 15:24
25 Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact. WEB — Proverbs 15:25
26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. WEB — Proverbs 15:26
27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. WEB — Proverbs 15:27
28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. WEB — Proverbs 15:28
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous. WEB — Proverbs 15:29
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. WEB — Proverbs 15:30
31 The ear that listens to the reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise. WEB — Proverbs 15:31
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding. WEB — Proverbs 15:32
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. WEB — Proverbs 15:33