Noyes - Proverbs - 15

15:1  A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.

15:2  The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.

15:3  The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.

15:4  A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.

15:5  The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

15:6  In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.

15:7  The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.

15:8  The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.

15:9  The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.

15:10  Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.

15:11  The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men!

15:12  The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.

15:13  A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

15:14  The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15:15  The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

15:16  Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.

15:17  Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.

15:18  The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

15:19  The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.

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

15:21  Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.

15:22  Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.

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

15:24  The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath.

15:25  The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

15:26  Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.

15:27  He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.

15:28  The heart of the righteous meditateth on his 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.

15:30  The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.

15:31  The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.

15:32  He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.

15:33  The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.