Proverbs 15:1-9

New International Version

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
but a harsh word stirs up anger.

²The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(C)
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(D)

³The eyes^(E) of the Lord are everywhere,^(F)
keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(G)

⁴The soothing tongue^(H) is a tree of life,^(I)
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(J)

⁵A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(K)

⁶The house of the righteous contains great treasure,^(L)
but the income of the wicked brings ruin.^(M)

⁷The lips of the wise spread knowledge,^(N)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.

⁸The Lord detests the sacrifice^(O) of the wicked,^(P)
but the prayer of the upright pleases him.^(Q)

⁹The Lord detests the way of the wicked,^(R)
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.^(S)

Proverbs 15:1-9

King James Version

15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

²The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

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

⁴A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

⁵A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

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

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

⁹The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

New International Version (NIV)