Proverbs 15

1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Cross-references: Judg 8:1 · Judg 12:3 · 1Sam 25:10 · 1Sam 25:21 · 2Sam 19:43 · 1Ki 12:13 · +5 more

2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.Cross-references: Ps 45:1 · Ps 59:7 · Prov 12:23 · Prov 13:16 · Prov 15:23 · Prov 15:28 · +4 more

3Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.Cross-references: 2Chr 16:9 · Job 31:4 · Job 34:21 · Prov 5:21 · Jer 16:17 · Jer 23:24 · +2 more

4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.Cross-references: Gen 3:22 · Ps 52:2 · Ps 109:22 · Prov 3:18 · Prov 12:18 · Prov 16:24 · +6 more

5A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.Cross-references: 1Sam 2:23 · 2Sam 15:1 · 1Chr 22:11 · 1Chr 28:9 · 1Chr 28:20 · Ps 141:5 · +10 more

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.Cross-references: Job 20:19 · Ps 37:16 · Ps 112:3 · Prov 8:21 · Prov 10:22 · Prov 13:22 · +7 more

7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.Cross-references: Ps 37:30 · Ps 45:2 · Ps 51:13 · Ps 71:15 · Ps 78:2 · Ps 119:13 · +13 more

8The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.Cross-references: 1Chr 29:17 · Ps 17:1 · Prov 15:29 · Prov 21:27 · Prov 28:9 · Eccl 5:1 · +8 more

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.Cross-references: Ps 1:6 · Ps 146:8 · Prov 4:19 · Prov 21:4 · Prov 21:8 · Prov 21:21 · +9 more

10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.Cross-references: 1Ki 18:17 · 1Ki 21:20 · 1Ki 22:8 · Prov 1:30 · Prov 5:12 · Prov 10:17 · +7 more

11Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!Cross-references: 1Sam 16:7 · 2Chr 6:30 · Job 26:6 · Ps 7:9 · Ps 44:21 · Ps 139:8 · +7 more

12A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.Cross-references: 2Chr 18:7 · Job 21:14 · Prov 9:7 · Prov 15:10 · Amos 5:10 · John 3:18 · +2 more

13A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.Cross-references: Neh 2:2 · Prov 12:25 · Prov 15:15 · Prov 17:22 · Prov 18:14 · John 14:1 · +3 more

14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.Cross-references: 1Ki 3:6 · Ps 119:97 · Ps 119:100 · Prov 1:5 · Prov 9:9 · Prov 12:23 · +6 more

15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.Cross-references: Gen 37:35 · Gen 47:9 · Ps 90:7 · Prov 15:13 · Prov 16:22 · Prov 17:22 · +9 more

16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.Cross-references: Ps 37:16 · Prov 10:22 · Prov 16:8 · Prov 28:6 · Eccl 2:10 · Eccl 2:18 · +2 more

17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.Cross-references: Ps 133:1 · Prov 17:1 · Prov 21:19 · Matt 22:4 · Luke 15:23 · Phil 2:1 · +1 more

18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.Cross-references: Gen 13:8 · Judg 8:1 · 1Sam 25:24 · 2Sam 19:43 · Prov 10:12 · Prov 14:29 · +11 more

19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.Cross-references: Num 14:1 · Num 14:7 · Ps 5:8 · Ps 25:8 · Ps 25:12 · Ps 27:11 · +8 more

20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.Cross-references: Ex 20:12 · Lev 19:3 · 1Ki 1:48 · 1Ki 2:9 · 1Ki 5:7 · Prov 10:1 · +5 more

21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.Cross-references: Job 28:28 · Ps 111:10 · Prov 10:23 · Prov 11:12 · Prov 14:9 · Prov 14:16 · +3 more

22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.Cross-references: Prov 11:14 · Prov 20:18 · Eccl 8:6

23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!Cross-references: 1Sam 25:32 · Prov 12:14 · Prov 16:13 · Prov 24:26 · Prov 25:11 · Eccl 3:1 · +2 more

24The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.Cross-references: Ps 16:11 · Ps 139:24 · Prov 2:18 · Prov 5:5 · Prov 6:23 · Prov 7:27 · +7 more

25Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.Cross-references: Deut 10:17 · Deut 19:14 · Job 40:11 · Ps 52:1 · Ps 52:5 · Ps 68:5 · +9 more

26Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.Cross-references: Ps 19:14 · Ps 37:30 · Ps 45:1 · Prov 6:16 · Prov 15:23 · Prov 24:9 · +3 more

27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.Cross-references: Ex 18:21 · Ex 23:8 · Deut 7:26 · Deut 16:19 · Josh 6:18 · Josh 7:11 · +14 more

28The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.Cross-references: 1Ki 3:23 · Prov 10:19 · Prov 13:16 · Prov 15:2 · Prov 16:23 · Prov 29:11 · +9 more

29Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.Cross-references: Ps 10:1 · Ps 18:41 · Ps 34:15 · Ps 66:18 · Ps 73:27 · Ps 138:6 · +9 more

30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.Cross-references: Ezra 9:8 · Ps 89:15 · Prov 3:8 · Prov 13:9 · Prov 17:22 · Prov 25:25 · +5 more

31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.Cross-references: Prov 1:23 · Prov 9:8 · Prov 13:20 · Prov 15:5 · Prov 19:20 · Prov 25:12 · +3 more

32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.Cross-references: Deut 21:18 · Deut 21:20 · Ps 50:17 · Prov 1:7 · Prov 1:24 · Prov 5:11 · +13 more

33The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.Cross-references: Job 28:28 · Ps 34:11 · Ps 111:10 · Prov 1:7 · Prov 8:13 · Prov 18:12 · +6 more