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Proverbs 15 :: Hebrew Names Version (HNV)

Pro 15:1

Pro 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

Pro 15:2

Pro 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.

Pro 15:3

Pro 15:3The LORD's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

Pro 15:4

Pro 15:4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.

Pro 15:5

Pro 15:5A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

Pro 15:6

Pro 15:6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.

Pro 15:7

Pro 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.

Pro 15:8

Pro 15:8The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Pro 15:9

Pro 15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.

Pro 15:10

Pro 15:10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.

Pro 15:11

Pro 15:11She'ol and Avaddon are before the LORD -- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

Pro 15:12

Pro 15:12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.

Pro 15:13

Pro 15:13A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.

Pro 15:14

Pro 15:14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.

Pro 15:15

Pro 15:15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

Pro 15:16

Pro 15:16Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.

Pro 15:17

Pro 15:17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.

Pro 15:18

Pro 15:18A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

Pro 15:19

Pro 15:19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.

Pro 15:20

Pro 15:20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

Pro 15:21

Pro 15:21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Pro 15:22

Pro 15:22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.

Pro 15:23

Pro 15:23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

Pro 15:24

Pro 15:24The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to She'ol.

Pro 15:25

Pro 15:25The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.

Pro 15:26

Pro 15:26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

Pro 15:27

Pro 15:27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

Pro 15:28

Pro 15:28The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

Pro 15:29

Pro 15:29The LORD is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Pro 15:30

Pro 15:30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

Pro 15:31

Pro 15:31The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.

Pro 15:32

Pro 15:32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

Pro 15:33

Pro 15:33The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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