15:1 A
soft
answer
turneth
away
wrath;
But
a
grievous
word
stirreth
up
anger.
15:2 The
tongue
of
the
wise
uttereth
knowledge
aright;
But
the
mouth
of
fools
poureth
out
folly.
15:3 The
eyes
of
Jehovah
are
in
every
place,
Keeping
watch
upon
the
evil
and
the
good.
15:4 A
gentle
tongue
is
a
tree
of
life;
But
perverseness
therein
is
a
breaking
of
the
spirit.
15:5 A
fool
despiseth
his
father's
correction;
But
he
that
regardeth
reproof
getteth
prudence.
15:6 In
the
house
of
the
righteous
is
much
treasure;
But
in
the
revenues
of
the
wicked
is
trouble.
15:7 The
lips
of
the
wise
disperse
knowledge;
But
the
heart
of
the
foolish
[doeth]
not
so.
15:8 The
sacrifice
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
But
the
prayer
of
the
upright
is
his
delight.
15:9 The
way
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
But
he
loveth
him
that
followeth
after
righteousness.
15:10 There
is
grievous
correction
for
him
that
forsaketh
the
way;
[And]
he
that
hateth
reproof
shall
die.
15:11 Sheol
and
Abaddon
are
before
Jehovah:
How
much
more
then
the
hearts
of
the
children
of
men!
15:12 A
scoffer
loveth
not
to
be
reproved;
He
will
not
go
unto
the
wise.
15:13 A
glad
heart
maketh
a
cheerful
countenance;
But
by
sorrow
of
heart
the
spirit
is
broken.
15:14 The
heart
of
him
that
hath
understanding
seeketh
knowledge;
But
the
mouth
of
fools
feedeth
on
folly.
15:15 All
the
days
of
the
afflicted
are
evil;
But
he
that
is
of
a
cheerful
heart
[hath]
a
continual
feast.
15:16 Better
is
little,
with
the
fear
of
Jehovah,
Than
great
treasure
and
trouble
therewith.
15:17 Better
is
a
dinner
of
herbs,
where
love
is,
Than
a
stalled
ox
and
hatred
therewith.
15:18 A
wrathful
man
stirreth
up
contention;
But
he
that
is
slow
to
anger
appeaseth
strife.
15:19 The
way
of
the
sluggard
is
as
a
hedge
of
thorns;
But
the
path
of
the
upright
is
made
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
that
is
void
of
wisdom;
But
a
man
of
understanding
maketh
straight
his
going.
15:22 Where
there
is
no
counsel,
purposes
are
disappointed;
But
in
the
multitude
of
counsellors
they
are
established.
15:23 A
man
hath
joy
in
the
answer
of
his
mouth;
And
a
word
in
due
season,
how
good
is
it!
15:24 To
the
wise
the
way
of
life
[goeth]
upward,
That
he
may
depart
from
Sheol
beneath.
15:25 Jehovah
will
root
up
the
house
of
the
proud;
But
he
will
establish
the
border
of
the
widow.
15:26 Evil
devices
are
an
abomination
to
Jehovah;
But
pleasant
words
[are]
pure.
15:27 He
that
is
greedy
of
gain
troubleth
his
own
house;
But
he
that
hateth
bribes
shall
live.
15:28 The
heart
of
the
righteous
studieth
to
answer;
But
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
poureth
out
evil
things.
15:29 Jehovah
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
abide
among
the
wise.
15:32 He
that
refuseth
correction
despiseth
his
own
soul;
But
he
that
hearkeneth
to
reproof
getteth
understanding.
15:33 The
fear
of
Jehovah
is
the
instruction
of
wisdom;
And
before
honor
[goeth]
humility.
