Proverbs 15 | Strong's Bible

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CHAPTER 15

A gentle

answer

turns away

wrath,

but a harsh

word

stirs up

anger.

The tongue

of the wise

commends

knowledge,

but the mouth

of the fool

spouts

folly.

The eyes

of the LORD

are in every

place,

observing

the evil

and the good.

A soothing

tongue

is a tree

of life,

but a perverse tongue

crushes

the spirit.

A fool

rejects

his father’s

discipline,

but whoever heeds

correction

is prudent.

The house

of the righteous

has great

treasure,

but the income

of the wicked

is trouble.

The lips

of the wise

spread

knowledge,

but not

so

the hearts

of fools.

The sacrifice

of the wicked

is detestable

to the LORD,

but the prayer

of the upright

is His delight.

The LORD

detests

the way

of the wicked,

but He loves

those who pursue

righteousness.

Discipline

is harsh

for him who leaves

the path;

he who hates

correction

will die.

Sheol

and Abaddon

lie open before

the LORD—

how much more

the hearts

of men!

A mocker

does not

love

to be reproved,

nor will he

consult

the wise.

A joyful

heart

makes a cheerful

countenance,

but sorrow

of the heart

crushes

the spirit.

A discerning

heart

seeks

knowledge,

but the mouth

of a fool

feeds on

folly.

All

the days

of the oppressed

are bad,

but a cheerful

heart

has a continual

feast.

Better

a little

with the fear

of the LORD

than great

treasure

with turmoil.

Better

a dish

of vegetables

where

there is love

than a fattened

ox

with hatred.

A hot-tempered

man

stirs up

strife,

but he who is slow

to anger

calms

dispute.

The way

of the sluggard

is like a hedge

of thorns,

but the path

of the upright

is a highway.

A wise

son

brings joy

to his father,

but a foolish

man

despises

his mother.

Folly

is joy

to one who lacks

judgment,

but a man

of understanding

walks

a straight path.

Plans

fail

for lack

of counsel,

but with many

advisers

they succeed.

A man

takes joy

in a fitting reply,

and how

good is

a timely

word!

The path

of life

leads upward

for the wise,

that

he may avoid

going down

to Sheol.

The LORD

tears down

the house

of the proud,

but He protects

the boundaries

of the widow.

The LORD

detests

the thoughts

of the wicked,

but the words

of the pure

are pleasant to Him.

He who is greedy

for unjust gain

brings trouble

on his household,

but he who hates

bribes

will live.

The heart

of the righteous

ponders

how to answer,

but the mouth

of the wicked

blurts out

evil.

The LORD

is far

from the wicked,

but He hears

the prayer

of the righteous.

The light

of the eyes

cheers

the heart,

and good

news

nourishes

the bones.

He who listens to

life-giving

reproof

will dwell

among

the wise.

He who ignores

discipline

despises

himself,

but whoever heeds

correction

gains

understanding.

The fear

of the LORD

is the instruction

of wisdom,

and humility

comes before

honor.

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