Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:4
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
Proverbs 15:6
The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:9
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 15:10
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:11
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
Proverbs 15:12
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:13
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:14
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:17
Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Proverbs 15:19
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Proverbs 15:25
The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
Proverbs 15:26
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
Proverbs 15:27
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
Proverbs 15:31
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.