Proverbs 15:1WEB
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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Proverbs 15:1WEB
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:2WEB
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 15:3WEB
Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:4WEB
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:5WEB
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:6WEB
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:7WEB
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:8WEB
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:9WEB
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:10WEB
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
Proverbs 15:11WEB
Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:12WEB
A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:13WEB
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:14WEB
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:15WEB
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:16WEB
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:17WEB
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
Proverbs 15:18WEB
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 15:19WEB
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:20WEB
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:21WEB
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Proverbs 15:22WEB
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:23WEB
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:24WEB
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15:25WEB
Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:26WEB
Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:27WEB
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:28WEB
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
Proverbs 15:29WEB
Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Proverbs 15:30WEB
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
Proverbs 15:31WEB
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:32WEB
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15:33WEB
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.