Proverbs 15
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| v | JPS1917 |
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| 1 | A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. |
| 2 | The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. |
| 3 | The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. |
| 4 | A soothing tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit. |
| 5 | A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent. |
| 6 | In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. |
| 7 | The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not stedfast. |
| 8 | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the upright is His delight. |
| 9 | The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But He loveth him that followeth after righteousness. |
| 10 | There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die. |
| 11 | The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; How much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
| 12 | A scorner loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. |
| 13 | A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. |
| 14 | The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. |
| 15 | All the days of the poor are evil; But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. |
| 16 | Better is little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure and turmoil therewith. |
| 17 | Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. |
| 18 | A wrathful man stirreth up discord; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. |
| 19 | The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; But the path of the upright is even. |
| 20 | A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. |
| 21 | Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; But a man of discernment walketh straightforwards. |
| 22 | For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. |
| 23 | A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it! |
| 24 | The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath. |
| 25 | The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; But He will establish the border of the widow. |
| 26 | The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; But words of pleasantness are pure. |
| 27 | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live. |
| 28 | The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. |
| 29 | The LORD is far from the wicked; But He heareth the prayer of the righteous. |
| 30 | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And a good report maketh the bones fat. |
| 31 | The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise. |
| 32 | He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. |
| 33 | The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour goeth humility. |
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