Proverbs 15
American Standard Version
1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.
11Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.