Proverbs 15 | ASV Bible Study

Proverbs 15:1 (ASV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Proverbs 15:2 (ASV)
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

Proverbs 15:3 (ASV)
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

Proverbs 15:4 (ASV)
A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

Proverbs 15:5 (ASV)
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Proverbs 15:6 (ASV)
In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

Proverbs 15:7 (ASV)
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish `doeth' not so.

Proverbs 15:8 (ASV)
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Proverbs 15:9 (ASV)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Proverbs 15:10 (ASV)
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; `And' he that hateth reproof shall die.

Proverbs 15:11 (ASV)
Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

Proverbs 15:12 (ASV)
A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

Proverbs 15:13 (ASV)
A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 15:14 (ASV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

Proverbs 15:15 (ASV)
All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart `hath' a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:16 (ASV)
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 15:17 (ASV)
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Proverbs 15:18 (ASV)
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 15:19 (ASV)
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

Proverbs 15:20 (ASV)
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Proverbs 15:21 (ASV)
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

Proverbs 15:22 (ASV)
Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Proverbs 15:23 (ASV)
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

Proverbs 15:24 (ASV)
To the wise the way of life `goeth' upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

Proverbs 15:25 (ASV)
Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

Proverbs 15:26 (ASV)
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words `are' pure.

Proverbs 15:27 (ASV)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

Proverbs 15:28 (ASV)
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Proverbs 15:29 (ASV)
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:30 (ASV)
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; `And' good tidings make the bones fat.

Proverbs 15:31 (ASV)
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

Proverbs 15:32 (ASV)
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

Proverbs 15:33 (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor `goeth' humility.

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