Proverbs 15
New International Version - Proverbs 15 << | >> 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 15:3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 15:4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. 15:5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. 15:6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble. 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. 15:8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. 15:9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness. 15:10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. 15:11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord - how much more the hearts of men! 15:12 A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. 15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. 15:14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. 15:15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. 15:16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil. 15:17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. 15:19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. 15:21 Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course. 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. 15:23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word! 15:24 The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. 15:25 The Lord tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact. 15:26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him. 15:27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. 15:28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous. 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. 15:31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.