Proverbs
Pro
15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs
Pro
15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs
Pro
15:3
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Proverbs
Pro
15:4
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs
Pro
15:5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs
Pro
15:6
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs
Pro
15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
Proverbs
Pro
15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
Proverbs
Pro
15:9
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Proverbs
Pro
15:10
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Proverbs
Pro
15:11
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Proverbs
Pro
15:12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Proverbs
Pro
15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs
Pro
15:14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs
Pro
15:15
All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
Proverbs
Pro
15:16
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs
Pro
15:17
Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Proverbs
Pro
15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs
Pro
15:19
The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
Proverbs
Pro
15:20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Proverbs
Pro
15:21
Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Proverbs
Pro
15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Proverbs
Pro
15:23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
Proverbs
Pro
15:24
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs
Pro
15:25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
Proverbs
Pro
15:26
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
Proverbs
Pro
15:27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Proverbs
Pro
15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs
Pro
15:29
The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs
Pro
15:30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
Proverbs
Pro
15:31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Proverbs
Pro
15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs
Pro
15:33
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
