{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/15","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T14:31:46.098Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ASV","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":15,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":14,"nextChapter":16,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":33},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!"},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!"},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 15 (ASV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 15](https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/15)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ASV. https://primebible.com/asv/proverbs/15 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}