Proverbs 15 : 1 (ESV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15 : 2 (ESV)
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Proverbs 15 : 3 (ESV)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15 : 4 (ESV)
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15 : 5 (ESV)
A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15 : 6 (ESV)
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15 : 7 (ESV)
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
Proverbs 15 : 8 (ESV)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
Proverbs 15 : 9 (ESV)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
Proverbs 15 : 10 (ESV)
There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15 : 11 (ESV)
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the children of man!
Proverbs 15 : 12 (ESV)
A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15 : 13 (ESV)
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
Proverbs 15 : 14 (ESV)
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15 : 15 (ESV)
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15 : 16 (ESV)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 15 : 17 (ESV)
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
Proverbs 15 : 18 (ESV)
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
Proverbs 15 : 19 (ESV)
The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
Proverbs 15 : 20 (ESV)
A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15 : 21 (ESV)
Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
Proverbs 15 : 22 (ESV)
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15 : 23 (ESV)
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15 : 24 (ESV)
The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 15 : 25 (ESV)
The LORD tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow's boundaries.
Proverbs 15 : 26 (ESV)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.
Proverbs 15 : 27 (ESV)
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15 : 28 (ESV)
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15 : 29 (ESV)
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15 : 30 (ESV)
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
Proverbs 15 : 31 (ESV)
The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15 : 32 (ESV)
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
Proverbs 15 : 33 (ESV)
The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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