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Proverbs 15 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

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A soft answer turneth away wrath;
But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

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The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright;
But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

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The eyes of Jehovah are in every place,
Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

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A gentle tongue is a tree of life;
But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

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A fool despiseth his father’s correction;
But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

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In the house of the righteous is much treasure;
But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge;
But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;
But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;
But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

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There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way;
And he that hateth reproof shall die.

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Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah;
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A scoffer loveth not to be reproved;
He will not go unto the wise.

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A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance;
But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

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The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge;
But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

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All the days of the afflicted are evil;
But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

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Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,
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Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,
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A wrathful man stirreth up contention;
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The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns;
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A wise son maketh a glad father;
But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom;
But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

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Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed;
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A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;
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To the wise the way of life goeth upward,
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Jehovah will root up the house of the proud;
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Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah;
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;
But he that hateth bribes shall live.

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The heart of the righteous studieth to answer;
But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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Jehovah is far from the wicked;
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The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;
And good tidings make the bones fat.

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The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life
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He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul;
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The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;
And before honor goeth humility.
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Thomas Nelson & Sons first published the American Standard Version in 1901. This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.

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Proverbs Chapter 15 — Additional Translations:

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