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Themes in Proverbs 15
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Themes in Proverbs 15

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.

Proverbs 15:4

The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.

Proverbs 15:6

The house of the righteous has great wealth,
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.

Proverbs 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord—
how much more, human hearts.

Proverbs 15:12

A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;
he will not consult the wise.

Proverbs 15:13

A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.

Proverbs 15:14

A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

Proverbs 15:15

All the days of the oppressed are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:16

Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with turmoil.

Proverbs 15:17

Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox with hatred.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,
but a man slow to anger calms strife.

Proverbs 15:19

A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge,
but the path of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:21

Foolishness brings joy to one without sense,
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:23

A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!

Proverbs 15:24

For the discerning the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord destroys the house of the proud,
but He protects the widow’s territory.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.

Proverbs 15:27

The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 15:28

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:30

Bright eyes cheer the heart;
good news strengthens the bones.

Proverbs 15:31

One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.

Proverbs 15:32

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.

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