15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 1 , A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
15:2 The wise person makes learning a joy; fools spout only foolishness.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 2 , The wise person makes learning a joy; fools spout only foolishness.
15:3 The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 3 , The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
15:4 Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 4 , Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
15:5 Only a fool despises a parent's discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 5 , Only a fool despises a parent's discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
15:6 There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 6 , There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
15:7 Only the wise can give good advice; fools cannot do so.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 7 , Only the wise can give good advice; fools cannot do so.
15:8 The LORD hates the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 8 , The LORD hates the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
15:9 The LORD despises the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 9 , The LORD despises the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
15:10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely punished; whoever hates correction will die.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 10 , Whoever abandons the right path will be severely punished; whoever hates correction will die.
15:11 Even the depths of Death and Destruction are known by the LORD. How much more does he know the human heart!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 11 , Even the depths of Death and Destruction are known by the LORD. How much more does he know the human heart!
15:12 Mockers don't love those who rebuke them, so they stay away from the wise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 12 , Mockers don't love those who rebuke them, so they stay away from the wise.
15:13 A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 13 , A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
15:14 A wise person is hungry for truth, while the fool feeds on trash.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 14 , A wise person is hungry for truth, while the fool feeds on trash.
15:15 For the poor, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 15 , For the poor, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
15:16 It is better to have little with fear for the LORD than to have great treasure with turmoil.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 16 , It is better to have little with fear for the LORD than to have great treasure with turmoil.
15:17 A bowl of soup with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 17 , A bowl of soup with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
15:18 A hothead starts fights; a cool-tempered person tries to stop them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 18 , A hothead starts fights; a cool-tempered person tries to stop them.
15:19 A lazy person has trouble all through life; the path of the upright is easy!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 19 , A lazy person has trouble all through life; the path of the upright is easy!
15:20 Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 20 , Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.
15:21 Foolishness brings joy to those who have no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 21 , Foolishness brings joy to those who have no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
15:22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many counselors bring success.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 22 , Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many counselors bring success.
15:23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 23 , Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
15:24 The path of the wise leads to life above; they leave the grave behind.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 24 , The path of the wise leads to life above; they leave the grave behind.
15:25 The LORD destroys the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 25 , The LORD destroys the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.
15:26 The LORD despises the thoughts of the wicked, but he delights in pure words.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 26 , The LORD despises the thoughts of the wicked, but he delights in pure words.
15:27 Dishonest money brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 27 , Dishonest money brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
15:28 The godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 28 , The godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.
15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 29 , The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 30 , A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
15:31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 31 , If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
15:32 If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 32 , If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
15:33 Fear of the LORD teaches a person to be wise; humility precedes honor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 15 , Verse 33 , Fear of the LORD teaches a person to be wise; humility precedes honor.
