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Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 · BSB
soft3 parallels
grievous11 parallels
Reciprocal22 parallels
- Genesis 13:8 Let
- Genesis 16:6 Abram
- Genesis 32:4 my lord
- Joshua 22:21 answered
- Joshua 22:30 it pleased them
- Judges 8:3 Then
- Judges 12:4 fugitives
- 1 Samuel 1:15 my Lord
- 1 Samuel 17:29 General
- 1 Samuel 24:11 my father
- 1 Samuel 24:16 Is this
- 2 Samuel 2:27 unless
- 1 Kings 12:7 If thou wilt
- 2 Chronicles 10:7 If thou be kind
- 2 Chronicles 10:13 answered
- Job 41:3 General
- Proverbs 17:14 leave
- Acts 6:5 the saying
- Acts 11:4 General
- Acts 19:41 when
- Hebrews 12:14 Follow
- James 3:6 the tongue
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:2 · BSB
tongue11 parallels
Reciprocal19 parallels
- Deuteronomy 6:7 shalt talk
- 1 Samuel 20:30 Thou
- Job 33:3 my lips
- Proverbs 5:2 thy lips
- Proverbs 10:32 but
- Proverbs 12:13 wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips
- Proverbs 14:33 General
- Proverbs 16:22 the instruction
- Proverbs 17:28 General
- Ecclesiastes 5:3 a fool's
- Ecclesiastes 10:14 fool
- Ezekiel 13:3 foolish
- Matthew 15:18 General
- Acts 19:41 when
- Ephesians 4:29 that which
- Ephesians 5:4 filthiness
- James 1:19 slow to speak
- James 1:26 bridleth
- James 3:5 so
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:3 · BSB
the whole verse8 parallels
Reciprocal18 parallels
- Genesis 3:8 hid
- Genesis 6:12 God
- Genesis 16:7 found
- Genesis 16:13 Thou
- Job 24:23 yet his eyes
- Job 28:24 General
- Job 31:4 General
- Job 33:27 I have sinned
- Psalm 10:14 Thou hast
- Psalm 11:4 his eyes
- Psalm 33:13 looketh
- Psalm 139:2 knowest
- Isaiah 37:28 I know
- Ezekiel 1:18 full
- Amos 2:1 because
- Amos 9:8 the eyes
- Zechariah 4:10 they are
- 1 Peter 3:12 the eyes
Proverbs 15:4
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 · BSB
a tree4 parallels
a breach5 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- Proverbs 10:20 tongue
- Proverbs 10:21 feed
- Proverbs 11:30 fruit
- Matthew 12:35 good man
- Colossians 4:6 your
Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5 · BSB
fool8 parallels
but9 parallels
Reciprocal6 parallels
- Exodus 20:12 Honour
- Deuteronomy 21:18 obey the voice
- Proverbs 1:7 but
- Proverbs 5:12 How
- Proverbs 17:10 General
- Proverbs 19:25 reprove
Proverbs 15:6
The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:6 · BSB
the house6 parallels
in the revenues7 parallels
Reciprocal2 parallels
- Proverbs 24:4 General
- Proverbs 28:10 but
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
Proverbs 15:7 · BSB
lips18 parallels
the heart4 parallels
Reciprocal12 parallels
- Deuteronomy 6:7 shalt talk
- Job 4:3 Behold
- Job 33:3 my lips
- Proverbs 5:2 thy lips
- Proverbs 10:11 mouth of a
- Proverbs 10:13 the lips
- Proverbs 12:18 but
- Proverbs 16:21 the sweetness
- Proverbs 20:15 but
- Proverbs 22:18 fitted
- Matthew 13:52 which
- Colossians 4:6 your
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
Proverbs 15:8 · BSB
sacrifice10 parallels
the prayer4 parallels
Reciprocal54 parallels
- Genesis 18:32 Oh
- Genesis 20:17 General
- Leviticus 11:34 General
- Numbers 23:1 seven altars
- Deuteronomy 17:1 for that
- 1 Samuel 13:9 he offered
- 1 Kings 1:9 slew
- 1 Kings 3:10 pleased
- 1 Chronicles 21:26 and called
- 2 Chronicles 33:19 his prayer also
- Job 2:3 an upright
- Job 8:6 thou wert
- Job 16:17 my prayer
- Job 22:3 any pleasure
- Job 35:13 God
- Psalm 10:17 humble
- Psalm 19:14 Let
- Psalm 33:1 praise
- Psalm 51:16 delightest
- Psalm 66:18 If I regard
- Psalm 109:7 and let
- Psalm 141:2 Let my prayer
- Psalm 145:18 call upon
- Proverbs 6:16 an
- Proverbs 7:14 I have peace offerings with me
- Proverbs 11:20 upright
- Proverbs 12:22 but
- Proverbs 17:15 abomination
- Proverbs 21:3 General
- Proverbs 21:4 and the
- Ecclesiastes 5:1 give
- Isaiah 1:11 what purpose
- Isaiah 43:23 honoured
- Isaiah 45:19 Seek
- Isaiah 58:2 they seek
- Jeremiah 7:10 come
- Jeremiah 11:15 to do
- Jeremiah 14:12 and when
- Ezekiel 14:3 should
- Ezekiel 20:3 As I
- Hosea 5:6 go
- Haggai 2:14 So is this people
- Malachi 2:13 insomuch
- Matthew 6:5 when
- John 4:23 the Father seeketh
- Acts 9:11 for
- Philippians 4:6 known
- 1 Timothy 2:8 lifting
- 2 Timothy 2:22 call
- Hebrews 11:4 a more
- James 1:7 General
- James 4:3 and
- James 5:16 The effectual
- 1 Peter 3:12 his ears
Proverbs 15:9
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9 · BSB
The way9 parallels
he loveth7 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- 1 Chronicles 29:17 hast pleasure
- Proverbs 6:16 an
- Romans 9:30 followed
- 1 Corinthians 14:1 Follow
- 1 Peter 3:13 followers
Proverbs 15:10
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:10 · BSB
grievous8 parallels
and he7 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- 1 Samuel 2:25 hearkened
- Proverbs 13:15 but
- Proverbs 15:12 scorner
- Ezekiel 33:9 if he
- 2 Timothy 3:16 for reproof
- Hebrews 12:11 no chastening
- Revelation 3:19 many
Correction or , Instruction
Proverbs 15:11
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
Proverbs 15:11 · BSB
Hell4 parallels
the hearts9 parallels
Reciprocal5 parallels
- 1 Samuel 16:7 on the heart
- Psalm 16:10 my
- Psalm 55:23 pit
- Psalm 88:11 in destruction
- Acts 1:24 Lord
Proverbs 15:12
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
Proverbs 15:12 · BSB
neither2 parallels
Reciprocal6 parallels
- 1 Kings 22:8 but I hate him
- Proverbs 1:22 the scorners
- Matthew 21:46 they sought
- Luke 3:19 General
- John 3:20 every
- Ephesians 5:11 but
Proverbs 15:13
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13 · BSB
merry3 parallels
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- Psalm 13:2 sorrow
- Proverbs 14:10 heart
Proverbs 15:14
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:14 · BSB
heart7 parallels
the mouth4 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Proverbs 8:9 General
- Proverbs 15:32 getteth understanding
- Proverbs 17:24 before
- Proverbs 18:15 General
- Proverbs 19:28 the
- Proverbs 21:11 when the wise
- Ezekiel 13:3 foolish
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15 · BSB
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but12 parallels
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- Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness
- Proverbs 15:13 merry
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 the sorrow
Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16 · BSB
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great5 parallels
Reciprocal9 parallels
- Genesis 43:2 General
- Psalm 119:141 small
- Proverbs 12:27 but
- Proverbs 15:6 the house
- Proverbs 19:1 Better
- Proverbs 23:17 be thou
- Ecclesiastes 4:6 General
- Isaiah 33:6 fear
- Luke 12:15 for
Proverbs 15:17
Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
Proverbs 15:17 · BSB
the whole verse5 parallels
Reciprocal8 parallels
- Genesis 16:6 Abram
- 1 Samuel 20:24 the king
- Psalm 37:16 General
- Proverbs 21:9 brawling woman in a wide house
- Ecclesiastes 4:6 General
- Jeremiah 46:21 fatted bullocks
- Romans 14:2 eateth
- Philippians 2:14 disputings
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Proverbs 15:18 · BSB
wrathful7 parallels
he11 parallels
Reciprocal15 parallels
- Genesis 16:6 Abram
- Genesis 32:20 I will appease
- 2 Kings 14:10 why shouldest
- Proverbs 14:17 that
- Proverbs 14:29 slow
- Proverbs 16:28 froward
- Proverbs 16:32 that is
- Proverbs 19:11 deferreth
- Proverbs 30:33 so
- Ecclesiastes 7:8 the patient
- Daniel 11:25 stir up
- Acts 6:12 they stirred
- Acts 17:13 stirred
- Philippians 2:14 disputings
- Titus 1:7 not soon
Proverbs 15:19
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:19 · BSB
way of the slothful5 parallels
the way of the righteous9 parallels
Reciprocal6 parallels
- Joshua 18:3 How long are
- Proverbs 6:6 thou
- Proverbs 19:24 General
- Proverbs 21:25 General
- Luke 16:3 I cannot
- Hebrews 6:12 ye
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:20 · BSB
wise8 parallels
despiseth4 parallels
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- Proverbs 13:1 wise
- Proverbs 17:21 that
- Proverbs 17:25 General
- Proverbs 19:13 foolish
- Proverbs 23:24 father
- Proverbs 27:11 be wise
- Luke 1:14 General
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Proverbs 15:21 · BSB
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a man5 parallels
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- Proverbs 15:32 getteth understanding
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22 · BSB
the whole verse3 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Judges 19:30 consider
- 1 Chronicles 13:2 If it seem
- 2 Chronicles 30:2 the king
- 2 Chronicles 32:3 took counsel
- Psalm 141:5 the righteous
- Proverbs 24:6 and
- Acts 15:6 General
Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 · BSB
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Reciprocal16 parallels
- Ezra 10:5 arose
- Proverbs 10:13 the lips
- Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness
- Proverbs 15:2 tongue
- Proverbs 15:26 but
- Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant
- Proverbs 20:15 but
- Proverbs 27:9 so
- Ecclesiastes 10:12 words
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 acceptable words
- Matthew 12:35 good man
- Luke 6:45 good man
- Luke 12:42 in due
- John 1:37 and they
- John 11:29 General
- Acts 6:5 the saying
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Proverbs 15:24 · BSB
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Reciprocal8 parallels
- Psalm 10:5 thy judgments
- Psalm 71:19 Thy righteousness
- Proverbs 8:9 General
- Proverbs 13:14 to
- Proverbs 24:7 too
- Proverbs 28:5 General
- Isaiah 14:9 from
- Luke 16:23 in hell
Proverbs 15:25
The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
Proverbs 15:25 · BSB
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- Genesis 22:24 concubine
- Job 40:12 tread
- Mark 7:21 evil
Proverbs 15:26
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
Proverbs 15:26 · BSB
thoughts4 parallels
Reciprocal9 parallels
- Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant
- Proverbs 21:8 but
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 acceptable words
- Isaiah 59:7 their thoughts
- Jeremiah 6:19 even
- Mark 2:8 Why
- Luke 5:22 perceived
- Acts 8:20 thou
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 every thought
pleasant words Heb. words of pleasantness
Proverbs 15:27
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:27 · BSB
He that is17 parallels
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- Genesis 34:30 Ye have
- 1 Samuel 15:19 fly upon
- 1 Kings 2:40 arose
- Proverbs 11:17 but
- 1 Timothy 3:3 not greedy
- 1 Timothy 6:9 they
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
Proverbs 15:28 · BSB
heart6 parallels
the mouth10 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- Psalm 109:2 the mouth
- Proverbs 10:32 but
- Proverbs 14:33 General
- Proverbs 16:22 the instruction
- Proverbs 17:27 spareth
- Matthew 12:35 good man
- Matthew 15:18 General
Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29 · BSB
he heareth13 parallels
Reciprocal8 parallels
- Genesis 20:17 General
- Exodus 33:7 afar off
- Job 35:13 God
- Isaiah 59:2 your iniquities
- Ezekiel 14:3 should 1
- John 3:22 whatsoever 1
- John 5:14 he 1
- John 5:15 if
Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
Proverbs 15:30 · BSB
a good4 parallels
the bones2 parallels
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- Proverbs 28:25 made
- Ecclesiastes 7:1 name
Proverbs 15:31
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31 · BSB
ear8 parallels
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- Proverbs 6:23 and reproofs
- Proverbs 13:18 Poverty
- Ecclesiastes 7:5 better
- 2 Timothy 3:16 for reproof
Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 15:32 · BSB
refuseth6 parallels
heareth6 parallels
or , obeyeth
getteth understanding4 parallels
Heb. possesseth an heart
Reciprocal10 parallels
- Job 34:10 understanding
- Proverbs 13:18 Poverty
- Proverbs 15:5 but
- Proverbs 19:16 he that despiseth
- Proverbs 25:12 a wise
- Proverbs 29:24 hateth
- Ecclesiastes 7:5 better
- Jeremiah 44:7 against
- Hosea 7:11 without
- Hebrews 12:25 refuse
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33 · BSB
fear5 parallels
and8 parallels
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- Ruth 2:7 I pray
- Ruth 2:13 not like
- 1 Samuel 18:18 Who am I
- 1 Samuel 25:41 thine
- Psalm 25:12 What
- Proverbs 11:2 but
- Matthew 23:12 General
- Matthew 25:37 when
- Luke 5:15 so
- Luke 14:10 go
- Luke 18:14 every
- Philippians 2:8 he
- James 4:6 giveth grace
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