<!--more--><div class="scripturelog_navigation"><div> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1000000">Old Testament</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017049">Proverbs</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017471">Chapter 15</a></div><div><span class="scripturelog_navigation_previous"><a href="?page_id=1017435">&laquo; Previous Chapter</a></span> &bull; <span class="scripturelog_navigation_next"><a href="?page_id=1017505">Next Chapter &raquo;</a></span></div></div><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon</em></p><ul class="scripturelog_verse_list"><li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017472">1</a>. A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017473">2</a>. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017474">3</a>. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017475">4</a>. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017476">5</a>. A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017477">6</a>. In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017478">7</a>. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017479">8</a>. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017480">9</a>. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017481">10</a>. Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017482">11</a>. Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017483">12</a>. A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017484">13</a>. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017485">14</a>. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017486">15</a>. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017487">16</a>. Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017488">17</a>. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017489">18</a>. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017490">19</a>. The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017491">20</a>. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017492">21</a>. Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017493">22</a>. Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017494">23</a>. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017495">24</a>. The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017496">25</a>. The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017497">26</a>. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017498">27</a>. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017499">28</a>. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017500">29</a>. The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017501">30</a>. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017502">31</a>. The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017503">32</a>. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017504">33</a>. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.</li>
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