Proverbs 15 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

Pro 15:1

Pro 15:1A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.

Pro 15:2

Pro 15:2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

Pro 15:3

Pro 15:3The LORD is watching everywhere,
keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.

Pro 15:4

Pro 15:4Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Pro 15:5

Pro 15:5Only a fool despises a parent’s[fn] discipline;
whoever learns from correction is wise.

Pro 15:6

Pro 15:6There is treasure in the house of the godly,
but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

Pro 15:7

Pro 15:7The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.

Pro 15:8

Pro 15:8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the upright.

Pro 15:9

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

Pro 15:10

Pro 15:10Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
whoever hates correction will die.

Pro 15:11

Pro 15:11Even Death and Destruction[fn] hold no secrets from the LORD.
How much more does he know the human heart!

Pro 15:12

Pro 15:12Mockers hate to be corrected,
so they stay away from the wise.

Pro 15:13

Pro 15:13A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.

Pro 15:14

Pro 15:14A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.

Pro 15:15

Pro 15:15For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.

Pro 15:16

Pro 15:16Better to have little, with fear for the LORD,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

Pro 15:17

Pro 15:17A bowl of vegetables with someone you love
is better than steak with someone you hate.

Pro 15:18

Pro 15:18A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.

Pro 15:19

Pro 15:19A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,
but the path of the upright is an open highway.

Pro 15:20

Pro 15:20Sensible children bring joy to their father;
foolish children despise their mother.

Pro 15:21

Pro 15:21Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
a sensible person stays on the right path.

Pro 15:22

Pro 15:22Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
many advisers bring success.

Pro 15:23

Pro 15:23Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

Pro 15:24

Pro 15:24The path of life leads upward for the wise;
they leave the grave[fn] behind.

Pro 15:25

Pro 15:25The LORD tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of widows.

Pro 15:26

Pro 15:26The LORD detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.

Pro 15:27

Pro 15:27Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate bribes will live.

Pro 15:28

Pro 15:28The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

Pro 15:29

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

Pro 15:30

Pro 15:30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
good news makes for good health.

Pro 15:31

Pro 15:31If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.

Pro 15:32

Pro 15:32If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

Pro 15:33

Pro 15:33Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor.

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NLT Footnotes

(15:5)

Hebrew father’s.

(15:11)

Hebrew Sheol and Abaddon.

(15:24)

Hebrew Sheol.

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