Thematic Bible
Proverbs 15:1 (show verse)
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:2 (show verse)
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge properly. The mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:3 (show verse)
The eyes of Jehovah are in everywhere watching the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:4 (show verse)
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it destroys life.
Proverbs 15:5 (show verse)
A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who accepts discipline is prudent.
Proverbs 15:6 (show verse)
There is treasure in the house of the righteous. The earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
Proverbs 15:7 (show verse)
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, the heart of the foolish does not.
Proverbs 15:8 (show verse)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:9 (show verse)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah. He loves the one who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:10 (show verse)
Correction is severe for the person who forsakes the way. He who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:11 (show verse)
The grave and destruction are before (in front of) (in the presence of) Jehovah. How much more in the hearts of men?
Proverbs 15:12 (show verse)
A scoffer hates the one who reproves him. He will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:13 (show verse)
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance. The spirit is broken by sorrow of the heart.
Proverbs 15:14 (show verse)
The heart of one with understanding seeks knowledge. The mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:15 (show verse)
All the days of the afflicted are evil. He who has a merry heart has a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:16 (show verse)
It is better to have a little with respect for Jehovah than great treasure and trouble.
Proverbs 15:17 (show verse)
Better is a bowel of soup where there is love, than a steak with someone you hate.
Proverbs 15:18 (show verse)
An angry man stirs up strife. The slow to anger calms disputes.
Proverbs 15:19 (show verse)
The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns. But the way of the righteous is a wide path.
Proverbs 15:20 (show verse)
A wise son makes a father glad. A foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:21 (show verse)
Folly is joy to the destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Proverbs 15:22 (show verse)
Without counsel plans fail. But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:23 (show verse)
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken at the right time, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:24 (show verse)
The way of life leads upward for the wise. That he may depart from the grave beneath.
Proverbs 15:25 (show verse)
Jehovah will destroy the house of the proud and he will establish the border of the widow.
Proverbs 15:26 (show verse)
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Jehovah. The words of the pure are pleasant words.
Proverbs 15:27 (show verse)
He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house. But he who hates gifts will live.
Proverbs 15:28 (show verse)
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:29 (show verse)
Jehovah is far from the wicked. He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:30 (show verse)
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones healthy.
Proverbs 15:31 (show verse)
The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
Proverbs 15:32 (show verse)
He who refuses instruction (discipline) despises his own life. But he who listens to reproof understands.
Proverbs 15:33 (show verse)
Respect for Jehovah teaches wisdom. Before glory there is humility.