{"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/dbt/proverbs/15","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-27T00:29:56.367Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DBT","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 fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish."},{"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 a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!"},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"A furious 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 plain."},{"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 sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!"},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"The heart of a righteous man 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":"That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 15 (DBT)","markdown":"[Proverbs 15](https://primebible.com/dbt/proverbs/15)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DBT. https://primebible.com/dbt/proverbs/15 (accessed 2026-05-27)."}}