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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 15:1
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A gentle answer turns away anger,(a) but a harsh word stirs up wrath.(b)
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Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(c)
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Proverbs 15:3
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The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.(d)
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Proverbs 15:4
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The tongue that heals is a tree of life,(e) but a devious tongue[a] breaks the spirit.
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Proverbs 15:5
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A fool despises his father's discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.(f)
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Proverbs 15:6
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The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:8
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The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord ,(g) but the prayer of the upright is His delight.(h)
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Proverbs 15:9
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The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.(i)
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Proverbs 15:10
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Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:11
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Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord (j)— how much more, human hearts.(k)
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Proverbs 15:12
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A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him;(l) he will not consult the wise.
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Proverbs 15:13
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A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.(m)
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Proverbs 15:14
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A discerning mind seeks knowledge,(n) but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.(o)
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Proverbs 15:15
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All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:16
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Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with turmoil.(p)
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Proverbs 15:17
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Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox(q) with hatred.(r)
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Proverbs 15:18
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A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,(s) but a man slow to anger(t) calms strife.
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Proverbs 15:19
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A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway.(u)
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Proverbs 15:20
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A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.(v)
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Proverbs 15:21
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Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a man with understanding walks a straight path.(w)
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Proverbs 15:22
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Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.(x)
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Proverbs 15:23
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A man takes joy in giving an answer;[b] and a timely word—how good that is!(y)
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Proverbs 15:24
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For the discerning the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Proverbs 15:25
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The Lord destroys the house of the proud, but He protects the widow's territory.(z)
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Proverbs 15:26
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The Lord detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure.(aa)
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Proverbs 15:27
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The one who profits dishonestly(ab) troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.(ac)
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Proverbs 15:28
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The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(ad) but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(ae)
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Proverbs 15:29
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The Lord is far from the wicked,(af) but He hears the prayer of the righteous.(ag)
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Proverbs 15:30
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Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens[c] the bones.(ah)
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Proverbs 15:31
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One who[d] listens to life-giving rebukes(ai) will be at home among the wise.
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Proverbs 15:32
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Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(aj) but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[e](ak)
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Proverbs 15:33
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The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.(al)
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