Proverbs Chapter 15

{15:1} A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

{15:2} The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

{15:3} The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

{15:4} A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.

{15:5} A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

{15:6} In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

{15:7} The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

{15:8} The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

{15:9} The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

{15:10} Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.

{15:11} Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

{15:12} A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

{15:13} A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

{15:14} The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

{15:15} All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.

{15:16} Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

{15:17} Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

{15:18} A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.

{15:19} The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.

{15:20} A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

{15:21} Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

{15:22} Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

{15:23} A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it! ]

{15:24} The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

{15:25} The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

{15:26} The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.

{15:27} He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

{15:28} The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

{15:29} The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

{15:30} The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.

{15:31} The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

{15:32} He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

{15:33} The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.