Proverbs 15 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

Pro 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath;

But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Pro 15:2

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright;

But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

Pro 15:3

The eyes of Jehovah are in every place,

Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

Pro 15:4

A gentle tongue is a tree of life;

But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

Pro 15:5

A fool despiseth his father’s correction;

But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Pro 15:6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure;

But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

Pro 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge;

But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

Pro 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Pro 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah;

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Pro 15:10

There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way;

And he that hateth reproof shall die.

Pro 15:11

Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah;

How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

Pro 15:12

A scoffer loveth not to be reproved;

He will not go unto the wise.

Pro 15:13

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance;

But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

Pro 15:14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge;

But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

Pro 15:15

All the days of the afflicted are evil;

But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

Pro 15:16

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah,

Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Pro 15:17

Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,

Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Pro 15:18

A wrathful man stirreth up contention;

But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Pro 15:19

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns;

But the path of the upright is made a highway.

Pro 15:20

A wise son maketh a glad father;

But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Pro 15:21

Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom;

But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

Pro 15:22

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed;

But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Pro 15:23

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;

And a word in due season, how good is it!

Pro 15:24

To the wise the way of life goeth upward,

That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

Pro 15:25

Jehovah will root up the house of the proud;

But he will establish the border of the widow.

Pro 15:26

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah;

But pleasant words are pure.

Pro 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

But he that hateth bribes shall live.

Pro 15:28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer;

But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Pro 15:29

Jehovah is far from the wicked;

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Pro 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;

And good tidings make the bones fat.

Pro 15:31

The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life

Shall abide among the wise.

Pro 15:32

He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul;

But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

Pro 15:33

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honor goeth humility.

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 15 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

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