Proverbs 15

15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

15:4

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

15:5

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

15:6

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

15:9

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

15:10

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

15:11

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

15:12

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

15:13

A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

15:14

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15:15

All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

15:16

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

15:17

Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

15:19

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

15:20

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

15:21

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

15:22

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

15:23

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

15:24

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

15:25

The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

15:26

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

15:27

He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

15:29

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

15:30

The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

15:31

He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

15:32

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

15:33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.