Proverbs 15 (NET)

Proverbs 15:1¹A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:2²The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:3³The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:4⁴Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:5⁵A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:6⁶In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked will be ruined.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:7⁷The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:8⁸The Lord abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:9⁹The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he will love those who pursue righteousness.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:10¹⁰Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:11¹¹Death and Destruction are before the Lord — how much more the hearts of humans!Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:12¹²The scorner will not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:13¹³A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:14¹⁴The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:15¹⁵All the days of the afflicted are bad, but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:16¹⁶Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:17¹⁷Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox where there is hatred.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:18¹⁸A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:19¹⁹The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:20²⁰A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:21²¹Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:22²²Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:23²³A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time —how good it is!Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:24²⁴The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:25²⁵The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he maintains the boundaries of the widow.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:26²⁶The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:27²⁷The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:28²⁸The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:29²⁹The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:30³⁰A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:31³¹The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:32³²The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 15:33³³The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s