Read Proverbs 15

World English Bible · 33 verses

1. ¹ A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
19. ¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
20. ²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
21. ²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
22. ²² Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
23. ²³ Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
24. ²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
25. ²⁵ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
26. ²⁶ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
27. ²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
28. ²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
29. ²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
30. ³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
31. ³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
32. ³² He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
33. ³³ The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org