Proverbs, Chapter 15:

Verses from Proverbs, Chapter 15 of the book of Proverbs in the Bible.

• 1. The path of a calm answer turns away fury, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
• 2. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, while the mouth of fools pours out nonsense.
• 3. The eyes of the Lord are watchful everywhere, watching both the evil and the good.
• 4. Kind speech is like a tree of life, while deceitful speech crushes the spirit.
• 5. A fool disregards his father's discipline, but he who welcomes reproof reveals prudence.
• 6. The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings unrest.
• 7. The words of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not like that.
• 8. The Lord hates the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the righteous pleases him.
• 9. The Lord hates the way of the wicked, but loves those who seek righteousness.
• 10. There is a severe lesson for anyone who forsakes his way, and whoever despises reproof will die.
• 11. The Grave and Destruction are before the Lord, how much more the hearts of men!
• 12. A scoffer does not like to be corrected, nor does he seek help from a wise man.
• 13. The joy of the heart shines on the face, but the anguished heart oppresses the spirit.
• 14. The heart that seeks discernment seeks knowledge, while the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
• 15. All the days of the oppressed are unhappy, but the well-disposed heart is always celebrating.
• 16. It is better to have little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth with worry.
• 17. It is better to have vegetables in a meal where there is love, than a fat ox accompanied by hate.
• 18. An irritable man provokes dissension, but he who is patient calms the discussion.
• 19. The path of the lazy is full of thorns, but the path of the righteous is a level road.
• 20. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a fool despises his mother.
• 21. Folly makes those who lack common sense happy, but a man of understanding acts uprightly.
• 22. Plans fail for lack of advice, but they succeed when there are many advisors.
• 23. Giving an appropriate answer is a reason for joy, and how good advice at the right time is!
• 24. The path of life leads upward whoever is sensible, lest he go down to the grave.
• 25. The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but keeps the boundaries of the widow's property intact.
• 26. The Lord hates the thoughts of evil people, but He is pleased with words spoken without malice.
• 27. A miser puts his family in trouble, but whoever repudiates bribery will live.
• 28. The righteous think carefully before responding, but the mouth of the wicked spews evil.
• 29. The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
• 30. An encouraging look brings joy to the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
• 31. Whoever hears constructive reproof will have a permanent place among the wise.
• 32. Whoever refuses discipline makes light of himself, but whoever listens to reproof gains understanding.
• 33. The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.