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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 15:1
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A gentle answer(a) turns away wrath,(b) but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(c) but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(d)
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Proverbs 15:3
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The eyes(e) of the Lord are everywhere,(f) keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(g)
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Proverbs 15:4
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The soothing tongue(h) is a tree of life,(i) but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.(j)
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Proverbs 15:5
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A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(k)
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Proverbs 15:6
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The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(l) but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(m)
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Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(n) but the hearts of fools are not upright.
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Proverbs 15:8
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The Lord detests the sacrifice(o) of the wicked,(p) but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(q)
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Proverbs 15:9
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The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(r) but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(s)
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Proverbs 15:10
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Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.(t)
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Proverbs 15:11
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Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord (u)— how much more do human hearts!(v)
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Proverbs 15:12
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Mockers resent correction,(w) so they avoid the wise.
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Proverbs 15:13
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A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(x) but heartache crushes the spirit.(y)
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Proverbs 15:14
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The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(z) but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
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Proverbs 15:15
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All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(aa)
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Proverbs 15:16
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Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.(ab)
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Proverbs 15:17
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Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.(ac)
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Proverbs 15:18
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A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,(ad) but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.(ae)
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Proverbs 15:19
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The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(af) but the path of the upright is a highway.
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Proverbs 15:20
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A wise son brings joy to his father,(ag) but a foolish man despises his mother.
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Proverbs 15:21
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Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(ah) but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
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Proverbs 15:22
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Plans fail for lack of counsel,(ai) but with many advisers(aj) they succeed.(ak)
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Proverbs 15:23
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A person finds joy in giving an apt reply(al)— and how good is a timely word!(am)
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Proverbs 15:24
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The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
Proverbs 15:25
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The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(an) but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.(ao)
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Proverbs 15:26
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The Lord detests the thoughts(ap) of the wicked,(aq) but gracious words are pure(ar) in his sight.
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Proverbs 15:27
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The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.(as)
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Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(at) but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(au)
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Proverbs 15:29
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The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(av)
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Proverbs 15:30
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Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.(aw)
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Proverbs 15:31
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Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.(ax)
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Proverbs 15:32
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Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(ay) but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(az)
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Proverbs 15:33
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Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord ,(ba) and humility comes before honor.(bb)
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