15Proverbs 15

1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Select Proverbs 15:1

2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.Select Proverbs 15:2

3Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.Select Proverbs 15:3

4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.Select Proverbs 15:4

5A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.Select Proverbs 15:5

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.Select Proverbs 15:6

7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.Select Proverbs 15:7

8The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.Select Proverbs 15:8

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.Select Proverbs 15:9

10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.Select Proverbs 15:10

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

12A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.Select Proverbs 15:12

13A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.Select Proverbs 15:13

14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.Select Proverbs 15:14

15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.Select Proverbs 15:15

16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.Select Proverbs 15:16

17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.Select Proverbs 15:17

18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.Select Proverbs 15:18

19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.Select Proverbs 15:19

20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.Select Proverbs 15:20

21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.Select Proverbs 15:21

22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.Select Proverbs 15:22

23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!Select Proverbs 15:23

24The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.Select Proverbs 15:24

25Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.Select Proverbs 15:25

26Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.Select Proverbs 15:26

27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.Select Proverbs 15:27

28The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.Select Proverbs 15:28

29Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.Select Proverbs 15:29

30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.Select Proverbs 15:30

31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.Select Proverbs 15:31

32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.Select Proverbs 15:32

33The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.Select Proverbs 15:33