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