Proverbs 15 | BSB Bible Study

Proverbs 15:1 (BSB)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:2 (BSB)
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 15:3 (BSB)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

Proverbs 15:4 (BSB)
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:5 (BSB)
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Proverbs 15:6 (BSB)
The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

Proverbs 15:7 (BSB)
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

Proverbs 15:8 (BSB)
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Proverbs 15:9 (BSB)
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Proverbs 15:10 (BSB)
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Proverbs 15:11 (BSB)
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

Proverbs 15:12 (BSB)
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

Proverbs 15:13 (BSB)
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:14 (BSB)
A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

Proverbs 15:15 (BSB)
All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:16 (BSB)
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Proverbs 15:17 (BSB)
Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

Proverbs 15:18 (BSB)
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Proverbs 15:19 (BSB)
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 15:20 (BSB)
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:21 (BSB)
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Proverbs 15:22 (BSB)
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:23 (BSB)
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:24 (BSB)
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

Proverbs 15:25 (BSB)
The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

Proverbs 15:26 (BSB)
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

Proverbs 15:27 (BSB)
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

Proverbs 15:28 (BSB)
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Proverbs 15:29 (BSB)
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:30 (BSB)
The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

Proverbs 15:31 (BSB)
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

Proverbs 15:32 (BSB)
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Proverbs 15:33 (BSB)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Previous Chapter
« Proverbs 14

Next Chapter
Proverbs 16 »

Proverbs (BSB) Chapter Selection

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31