Proverbs 15

1 A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:1

2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:2

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:3

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:4

5 A fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:5

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:6

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:7

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:8

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:9

10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:10

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!RV1885 — Proverbs 15:11

12 A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:12

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:13

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:14

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:15

16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:16

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:17

18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:18

19 The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:19

20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:20

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:21

22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:22

23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!RV1885 — Proverbs 15:23

24 To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:24

25 The Lord will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:25

26 Evil devices are an abomination to the Lord: but pleasant words are pure.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:26

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:27

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:28

29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:29

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:30

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:31

32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:32

33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.RV1885 — Proverbs 15:33