Thematic Bible
Proverbs 15:1 (show verse)
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Proverbs 15:2 (show verse)
The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
Proverbs 15:3 (show verse)
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.
Proverbs 15:4 (show verse)
Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:5 (show verse)
A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
Proverbs 15:6 (show verse)
In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:7 (show verse)
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:8 (show verse)
The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
Proverbs 15:9 (show verse)
The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 15:10 (show verse)
Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:11 (show verse)
Death and Destruction are before the Lord -- how much more the hearts of humans!
Proverbs 15:12 (show verse)
The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:13 (show verse)
A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:14 (show verse)
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:15 (show verse)
All the days of the afflicted are bad, but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:16 (show verse)
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 15:17 (show verse)
Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox where there is hatred.
Proverbs 15:18 (show verse)
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 15:19 (show verse)
The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway.
Proverbs 15:20 (show verse)
A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:21 (show verse)
Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.
Proverbs 15:22 (show verse)
Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.
Proverbs 15:23 (show verse)
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Proverbs 15:24 (show verse)
The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15:25 (show verse)
The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he maintains the boundaries of the widow.
Proverbs 15:26 (show verse)
The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:27 (show verse)
The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:28 (show verse)
The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:29 (show verse)
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:30 (show verse)
A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.
Proverbs 15:31 (show verse)
The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:32 (show verse)
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
Proverbs 15:33 (show verse)
The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.