# Proverbs 15

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger. [2] The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. [3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
observing the evil and the good. [4] A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. [5] A fool rejects his father’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction is prudent. [6] The house of the righteous has great treasure,
but the income of the wicked is trouble. [7] The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but not so the hearts of fools. [8] The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight. [9] The LORD detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves those who pursue righteousness. [10] Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path;
he who hates correction will die. [11] Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—
how much more the hearts of men! [12] A mocker does not love to be reproved,
nor will he consult the wise. [13] A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance,
but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. [14] A discerning heart seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. [15] All the days of the oppressed are bad,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. [16] Better a little with the fear of the LORD
than great treasure with turmoil. [17] Better a dish of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened ox with hatred. [18] A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. [19] The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns,
but the path of the upright is a highway. [20] A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother. [21] Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment,
but a man of understanding walks a straight path. [22] Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed. [23] A man takes joy in a fitting reply—
and how good is a timely word! [24] The path of life leads upward for the wise,
that he may avoid going down to Sheol. [25] The LORD tears down the house of the proud,
but He protects the boundaries of the widow. [26] The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. [27] He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household,
but he who hates bribes will live. [28] The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. [29] The LORD is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous. [30] The light of the eyes cheers the heart,
and good news nourishes the bones. [31] He who listens to life-giving reproof
will dwell among the wise. [32] He who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. [33] The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 15:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/1
- Proverbs 15:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/2
- Proverbs 15:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/3
- Proverbs 15:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/4
- Proverbs 15:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/5
- Proverbs 15:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/6
- Proverbs 15:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/7
- Proverbs 15:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/8
- Proverbs 15:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/9
- Proverbs 15:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/10
- Proverbs 15:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/11
- Proverbs 15:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/12
- Proverbs 15:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/13
- Proverbs 15:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/14
- Proverbs 15:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/15
- Proverbs 15:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/16
- Proverbs 15:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/17
- Proverbs 15:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/18
- Proverbs 15:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/19
- Proverbs 15:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/20
- Proverbs 15:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/21
- Proverbs 15:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/22
- Proverbs 15:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/23
- Proverbs 15:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/24
- Proverbs 15:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/25
- Proverbs 15:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/26
- Proverbs 15:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/27
- Proverbs 15:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/28
- Proverbs 15:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/29
- Proverbs 15:30 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/30
- Proverbs 15:31 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/31
- Proverbs 15:32 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/32
- Proverbs 15:33 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/15/33