Proverbs 15

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

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