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Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

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Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the mouth of fools spouts foolishness.

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Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.

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Proverbs 15:4

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.

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Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.

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Proverbs 15:6

Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.

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Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

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Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

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Proverbs 15:10

There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way; One who hates a rebuke will die.

Proverbs 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of mankind!

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Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer does not love one who rebukes him; He will not go to the wise.

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Proverbs 15:13

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.

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Proverbs 15:14

The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

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Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the needy are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

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Proverbs 15:16

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure, and turmoil with the treasure.

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Proverbs 15:17

Better is a portion of vegetables where there is love, Than a fattened ox served with hatred.

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Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.

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Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.

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Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

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Proverbs 15:21

Foolishness is joy to one who lacks sense, But a person of understanding walks straight.

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Proverbs 15:22

Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.

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Proverbs 15:23

A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

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Proverbs 15:24

The path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from Sheol below.

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Proverbs 15:25

The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will set the boundary of the widow.

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Proverbs 15:26

Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.

Proverbs 15:27

He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

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Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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Proverbs 15:29

The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

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Proverbs 15:30

Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news refreshes the bones.

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Proverbs 15:31

One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke Will stay among the wise.

Proverbs 15:32

One who neglects discipline rejects himself, But one who listens to a rebuke acquires understanding.

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Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.

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