Proverbs Chapter 15
15:1 | A soft ![]() |
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 ![]() |
15:4 | A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the ![]() |
15:5 | A fool despiseth his father' instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. |
15:6 | In the ![]() |
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. |
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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 ![]() |
15:14 | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. |
15:15 | All the ![]() ![]() |
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 ![]() |
15:24 | The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from ![]() |
15:25 | The LORD will destroy the ![]() |
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 ![]() |
15:28 | The heart of the righteous studieth to ![]() ![]() |
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. |