Proverbs 15 : 1 (NCV)
A gentle answer will calm a person's anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.
Proverbs 15 : 2 (NCV)
Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.
Proverbs 15 : 3 (NCV)
The Lord's eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people.
Proverbs 15 : 4 (NCV)
As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.
Proverbs 15 : 5 (NCV)
Fools reject their parents' correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.
Proverbs 15 : 6 (NCV)
Much wealth is in the houses of good people, but evil people get nothing but trouble.
Proverbs 15 : 7 (NCV)
Wise people use their words to spread knowledge, but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.
Proverbs 15 : 8 (NCV)
The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer, but he likes the prayers of honest people.
Proverbs 15 : 9 (NCV)
The Lord hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.
Proverbs 15 : 10 (NCV)
The person who quits doing what is right will be punished, and the one who hates to be corrected will die.
Proverbs 15 : 11 (NCV)
The Lord knows what is happening in the world of the dead, so he surely knows the thoughts of the living.
Proverbs 15 : 12 (NCV)
Those who make fun of wisdom don't like to be corrected; they will not ask the wise for advice.
Proverbs 15 : 13 (NCV)
Happiness makes a person smile, but sadness can break a person's spirit.
Proverbs 15 : 14 (NCV)
People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
Proverbs 15 : 15 (NCV)
Every day is hard for those who suffer, but a happy heart is like a continual feast.
Proverbs 15 : 16 (NCV)
It is better to be poor and respect the Lord than to be wealthy and have much trouble.
Proverbs 15 : 17 (NCV)
It is better to eat vegetables with those who love you than to eat meat with those who hate you.
Proverbs 15 : 18 (NCV)
People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.
Proverbs 15 : 19 (NCV)
A lazy person's life is like a patch of thorns, but an honest person's life is like a smooth highway.
Proverbs 15 : 20 (NCV)
A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish son disrespects his mother.
Proverbs 15 : 21 (NCV)
A person without wisdom enjoys being foolish, but someone with understanding does what is right.
Proverbs 15 : 22 (NCV)
Plans fail without good advice, but they succeed with the advice of many others.
Proverbs 15 : 23 (NCV)
People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
Proverbs 15 : 24 (NCV)
Wise people's lives get better and better. They avoid whatever would cause their death.
Proverbs 15 : 25 (NCV)
The Lord will tear down the proud person's house, but he will protect the widow's property.
Proverbs 15 : 26 (NCV)
The Lord hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words.
Proverbs 15 : 27 (NCV)
Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can't be paid to do wrong will live.
Proverbs 15 : 28 (NCV)
Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.
Proverbs 15 : 29 (NCV)
The Lord does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right.
Proverbs 15 : 30 (NCV)
Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes.
Proverbs 15 : 31 (NCV)
If you listen to correction to improve your life, you will live among the wise.
Proverbs 15 : 32 (NCV)
Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.
Proverbs 15 : 33 (NCV)
Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.
❮
❯