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Proverbs 15:19 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. "
Proverbs 15:19
Verse in Context
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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.
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Proverbs 15:1
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
Proverbs 15:1
"By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings."
Proverbs 15:2
"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness."
Proverbs 15:3
"The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."
Proverbs 15:4
"A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit."
Proverbs 15:5
"A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent."
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