Proverbs 15:1–14

1  A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

2  The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

3  The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

4  Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

5  A fool despiseth his father’s instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

6  In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.

7  The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

8  The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9  The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

10  Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

11  Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12  A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

13  A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14  The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.