15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
15:3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
15:4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
15:5 A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
15:6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge not so the hearts of fools.
15:8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
15:9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
15:10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path he who hates correction will die.
15:11 Death and Destruction [Hebrew: Sheol and Abaddon] lie open before the LORD how much more the hearts of men!
15:12 A mocker resents correction he will not consult the wise.
15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
15:14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15:15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
15:16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
15:17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.
15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
15:19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
15:21 Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.
15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
15:23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply and how good is a timely word!
15:24 The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave. [Hebrew: Sheol]
15:25 The LORD tears down the proud man’s house but he keeps the widow’s boundaries intact.
15:26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.
15:27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.
15:28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
15:31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, [Or Wisdom teaches the fear of the LORD] and humility comes before honour.