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Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 15 . 1
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.TOSKProverbs 15:1
Proverbs 15 . 2
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.TOSKProverbs 15:2
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3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.TOSKProverbs 15:3
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4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.TOSKProverbs 15:4TTTree of Life (Eternal Life in Christ)
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5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.TOSKProverbs 15:5
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6 The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.TOSKProverbs 15:6
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.TOSKProverbs 15:7
Proverbs 15 . 8
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.TOSKProverbs 15:8
Proverbs 15 . 9
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.TOSKProverbs 15:9
Proverbs 15 . 10
10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.TOSKProverbs 15:10
Proverbs 15 . 11
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!TOSKProverbs 15:11
Proverbs 15 . 12
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.TOSKProverbs 15:12
Proverbs 15 . 13
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.TOSKProverbs 15:13
Proverbs 15 . 14
14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.TOSKProverbs 15:14
Proverbs 15 . 15
15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.TOSKProverbs 15:15
Proverbs 15 . 16
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.TOSKProverbs 15:16
Proverbs 15 . 17
17 Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.TOSKProverbs 15:17
Proverbs 15 . 18
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.TOSKProverbs 15:18
Proverbs 15 . 19
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.TOSKProverbs 15:19
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20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.TOSKProverbs 15:20
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21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.TOSKProverbs 15:21
Proverbs 15 . 22
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.TOSKProverbs 15:22
Proverbs 15 . 23
23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!TOSKProverbs 15:23
Proverbs 15 . 24
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.TOSKProverbs 15:24
Proverbs 15 . 25
25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.TOSKProverbs 15:25
Proverbs 15 . 26
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.TOSKProverbs 15:26
Proverbs 15 . 27
27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.TOSKProverbs 15:27
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28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 15:28
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29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 15:29
Proverbs 15 . 30
30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 15:30
Proverbs 15 . 31
31 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 15:31
Proverbs 15 . 32
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.CProverbs 15:28-16:5TOSKProverbs 15:32
Proverbs 15 . 33
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.CProverbs 15:28-16:5 Proverbs 15:33-16:6TOSKProverbs 15:33