Proverbs15

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