15Proverbs 15

1A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.Select Proverbs 15:1

2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.Select Proverbs 15:2

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

4A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.Select Proverbs 15:4

5A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.Select Proverbs 15:5

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

7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.Select Proverbs 15:7

8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.Select Proverbs 15:8

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.Select Proverbs 15:9

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

11The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!Select Proverbs 15:11

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

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

14The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.Select Proverbs 15:14

15All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.Select Proverbs 15:15

16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.Select Proverbs 15:16

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

18A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.Select Proverbs 15:18

19The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.Select Proverbs 15:19

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

21Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.Select Proverbs 15:21

22For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.Select Proverbs 15:22

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

24The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.Select Proverbs 15:24

25The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.Select Proverbs 15:25

26The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.Select Proverbs 15:26

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

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

29The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.Select Proverbs 15:29

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.Select Proverbs 15:30

31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.Select Proverbs 15:31

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

33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.Select Proverbs 15:33