Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 15
A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger. 1Sa 25:24; 1Sa 25:35; Pro 15:28The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Pro 12:23The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. Psa 33:14A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit. Pro 3:18; Pro 11:30; Pro 12:18A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. Psa 112:3; Job 20:22The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight. Pro 21:27; Isa 1:11; Jer 6:20; Amo 5:21The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Psa 5:6There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die. The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! Job 26:6; Psa 7:9A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise. A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. Pro 17:22The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Ecc 3:12Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith. Psa 37:16Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Pro 17:1A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. Pro 26:21The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Pro 10:1; Pro 17:25; Pro 19:13; Pro 19:26Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards. For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. Pro 11:14; Pro 20:18A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it! The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath. The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow. Est 7:9; Pro 2:22; Pro 12:7The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Exo 23:8The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous. Psa 11:5; Isa 1:15The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat. The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.