Understand the key themes and apply Proverbs 15 to your life today
33 verses | King James Version
" A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. "
Proverbs 15:1 highlights the power of gentle words to calm conflicts. In daily life, when faced with an angry person, responding with kindness can defuse …
Read full analysis" The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. "
" The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. "
" A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. "
" A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. "
" In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. "
" The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish "
" The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. "
" The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. "
" Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. "
" Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? "
" A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. "
" A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. "
" The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. "
" All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. "
" Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble "
" Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred "
" A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. "
" The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. "
" A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. "
" Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. "
" Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. "
" A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good "
" The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. "
" The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. "
" The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. "
" He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. "
" The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. "
" The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. "
" The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. "
" The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. "
" He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. "
" The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. "
Important Disclaimer: This biblical guidance is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis symptoms, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate professional help.
