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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 15
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32 verses • Page 1 of 2
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
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 gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
Proverbs 15:6
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
Proverbs 15:8
The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9
The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:10
Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD - how much more the hearts of men!
Proverbs 15:11
Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord — how much more do human hearts!
A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:12
Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.
Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
Proverbs 15:17
Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:19
The way of the sluggard is blocked with 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.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.
Proverbs 15:25
The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
Proverbs 15:26
The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:27
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
Proverbs 15:30
Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31
Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15:32
Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33
Wisdom's instruction is to fear the Lord , and humility comes before honor.
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