
Proverbs 15 New International Version (NIV)15 A gentle answer turns away wrath, 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, 5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, 6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, 8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, 9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked, 10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; 11 Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord— 12 Mockers resent correction, 13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, 14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, 15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, 16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord 17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love 18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, 19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, 20 A wise son brings joy to his father, 21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, 22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, 23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— 24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent 25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud, 26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, 27 The greedy bring ruin to their households, 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, 29 The Lord is far from the wicked, 30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, 31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction 32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, 33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, Footnotes:
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