{"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/drb/proverbs/15","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-31T09:26:29.526Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DRB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":15,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":14,"nextChapter":16,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":33},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury. "},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly. "},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil. "},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit. "},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. "},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble. "},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike. "},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable. "},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him. "},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die. "},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men? "},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise. "},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down. "},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. "},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast. "},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content, "},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred. "},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up. "},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence. "},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother. "},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps. "},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established. "},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best. "},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell. "},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow. "},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him. "},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil. "},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils. "},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just. "},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat. "},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. "},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding. "},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory. "}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 15 (DRB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 15](https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/15)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DRB. https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/15 (accessed 2026-05-31)."}}