Proverbs 15

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