King James Version · full chapter
Proverbs 15
33 verses · King James Version
- 1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:1
- 2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:2
- 3The eyes of the LORD in every place, beholding the evil and the good.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:3
- 4A wholesome tongue a tree of life: but perverseness therein a breach in the spirit.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:4
- 5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:5
- 6In the house of the righteous much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:6
- 7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish not so.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:7
- 8The sacrifice of the wicked an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright his delight.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:8
- 9The way of the wicked an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:9
- 10Correction grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: he that hateth reproof shall die.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:10
- 11Hell and destruction before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?Compare translations of Proverbs 15:11
- 12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:12
- 13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:13
- 14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:14
- 15All the days of the afflicted evil: but he that is of a merry heart a continual feast.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:15
- 16Better little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:16
- 17Better a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:17
- 18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but slow to anger appeaseth strife.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:18
- 19The way of the slothful as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous made plain.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:19
- 20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:20
- 21Folly joy to destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:21
- 22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:22
- 23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how goodCompare translations of Proverbs 15:23
- 24The way of life above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:24
- 25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:25
- 26The thoughts of the wicked an abomination to the LORD: but of the pure pleasant words.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:26
- 27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:27
- 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:28
- 29The LORD far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:29
- 30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report maketh the bones fat.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:30
- 31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:31
- 32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:32
- 33The fear of the LORD the instruction of wisdom; and before honour humility.Compare translations of Proverbs 15:33