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Proverbs - Chapter 15 - King James Version

  1. A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
  2. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
  3. The eyes of theLORDarein every place, beholding the evil and the good.
  4. A wholesome tongueisa tree of life: but perverseness thereinisa breach in the spirit.
  5. A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
  6. In the house of the righteousismuch treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
  7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.
  8. The sacrifice of the wickedisan abomination to theLORD: but the prayer of the uprightishis delight.
  9. The way of the wickedisan abomination unto theLORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
  10. Correctionisgrievous unto him that forsaketh the way:andhe that hateth reproof shall die.
  11. Hell and destructionarebefore theLORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
  12. A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
  13. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
  14. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
  15. All the days of the afflictedareevil: but he that is of a merry hearthatha continual feast.
  16. Betterislittle with the fear of theLORDthan great treasure and trouble therewith.
  17. Betterisa dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
  18. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: buthe that isslow to anger appeaseth strife.
  19. The way of the slothfulman isas an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteousismade plain.
  20. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
  21. Follyisjoy tohim that isdestitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
  22. Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
  23. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a wordspokenin due season, how goodis it!
  24. The way of lifeisabove to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
  25. TheLORDwill destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
  26. The thoughts of the wickedarean abomination to theLORD: butthe wordsof the purearepleasant words.
  27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
  28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
  29. TheLORDisfar from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
  30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:anda good report maketh the bones fat.
  31. The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
  32. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
  33. The fear of theLORDisthe instruction of wisdom; and before honourishumility.