Proverbs: 15:1-17
Pr:15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words
stir up anger.
Pr:15:2: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the
mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Pr:15:3: The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the
evil and the good.
Pr:15:4: A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness
therein is a breach in the spirit.
Pr:15:5: A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that
regardeth reproof is prudent.
Pr:15:6: In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in
the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Pr:15:7: The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart
of the foolish doeth not so.
Pr:15:8: The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the
LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Pr:15:9: The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD:
but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Pr:15:10: Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Pr:15:11: Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more
then the hearts of the children of men?
Pr:15:12: A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither
will he go unto the wise.
Pr:15:13: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by
sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Pr:15:14: The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:
but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Pr:15:15: All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that
is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
Pr:15:16: Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great
treasure and trouble therewith.
Pr:15:17: Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled
ox and hatred therewith.
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