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Proverbs 15 :: New International Version (NIV)

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 adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Pro 15:3

Pro 15:3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

Pro 15:4

Pro 15:4The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Pro 15:5

Pro 15:5A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Pro 15:6

Pro 15:6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

Pro 15:7

Pro 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

Pro 15:8

Pro 15:8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

Pro 15:9

Pro 15:9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Pro 15:10

Pro 15:10Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

Pro 15:11

Pro 15:11Death and Destruction[fn] lie open before the LORD— how much more do human hearts!

Pro 15:12

Pro 15:12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

Pro 15:13

Pro 15:13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Pro 15:14

Pro 15:14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Pro 15:15

Pro 15:15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Pro 15:16

Pro 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

Pro 15:17

Pro 15:17Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Pro 15:18

Pro 15:18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Pro 15:19

Pro 15:19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Pro 15:20

Pro 15:20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Pro 15:21

Pro 15:21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

Pro 15:22

Pro 15:22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Pro 15:23

Pro 15:23A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Pro 15:24

Pro 15:24The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

Pro 15:25

Pro 15:25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.

Pro 15:26

Pro 15:26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

Pro 15:27

Pro 15:27The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.

Pro 15:28

Pro 15:28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes 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 15:30Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Pro 15:31

Pro 15:31Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.

Pro 15:32

Pro 15:32Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

Pro 15:33

Pro 15:33Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.
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