15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 
15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 

15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 
15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 

15:3 The eyes of the LORD {are} in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 
15:3 The eyes of the LORD {are} in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 

15:4 A wholesome tongue {is} a tree of life: but perverseness in it {is} a breach in the spirit. 
15:4 A wholesome tongue {is} a tree of life: but perverseness in it {is} a breach in the spirit. 

15:5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 
15:5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 

15:6 In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 
15:6 In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 

15:7 The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so. 
15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so. 

15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight. 
15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight. 

15:9 The way of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 
15:9 The way of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 

15:10 Correction {is} grievous to him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. 
15:10 Correction {is} grievous to him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. 

15:11 Hell and destruction {are} before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 
15:11 Hell and destruction {are} before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 

15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise. 
15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise. 

15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 
15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 

15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 
15:14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 

15:15 All the days of the afflicted {are} evil: but he that is of a merry heart {hath} a continual feast. 
15:15 All the days of the afflicted {are} evil: but he that is of a merry heart {hath} a continual feast. 

15:16 Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it. 
15:16 Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. 

15:17 Better {is} a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it. 
15:17 Better {is} a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it. 

15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but {he that is} slow to anger appeaseth strife. 
15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but {he that is} slow to anger appeaseth strife. 

15:19 The way of the slothful {man is} as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous {is} made plain. 
15:19 The way of the slothful {man is} as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous {is} made plain. 

15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 
15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 

15:21 Folly {is} joy to {him that is} destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 
15:21 Folly {is} joy to {him that is} destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 

15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established. 
15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 

15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word {spoken} in due season, how good {it is}! 
15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word {spoken} in due season, how good {it is}! 

15:24 The way of life {is} above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 
15:24 The way of life {is} above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 

15:25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 
15:25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 

15:26 The thoughts of the wicked {are} an abomination to the LORD: but {the words} of the pure {are} pleasant words. 
15:26 The thoughts of the wicked {are} an abomination to the LORD: but {the words} of the pure {are} pleasant words. 

15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 
15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth bribes shall live. 

15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 
15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 

15:29 The LORD {is} far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 
15:29 The LORD {is} far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 

15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; {and} a good report maketh the bones fat. 
15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: {and} a good report maketh the bones fat. 

15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 
15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 

15:32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 
15:32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 

15:33 The fear of the LORD {is} the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility. 
15:33 The fear of the LORD {is} the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {is} humility.