{"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/kjv/proverbs/15","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T13:00:17.414Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","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 grievous words stir up anger."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> in every place, beholding the evil and the good."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A wholesome tongue <i>is</i> a tree of life: but perverseness therein <i>is</i> a breach in the spirit."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the house of the righteous <i>is</i> 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 <i>doeth</i> not so."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The sacrifice of the wicked <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright <i>is</i> his delight."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"The way of the wicked <i>is</i> an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Correction <i>is</i> grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: <i>and</i> he that hateth reproof shall die."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Hell and destruction <i>are</i> before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?"},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"All the days of the afflicted <i>are</i> evil: but he that is of a merry heart <i>hath</i> a continual feast."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Better <i>is</i> little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Better <i>is</i> a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but <i>he that is</i> slow to anger appeaseth strife."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The way of the slothful <i>man is</i> as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous <i>is</i> made plain."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Folly <i>is</i> joy to <i>him that is</i> destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word <i>spoken</i> in due season, how good <i>is it</i>!"},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The way of life <i>is</i> above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"The thoughts of the wicked <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD: but <i>the words</i> of the pure <i>are</i> pleasant words."},{"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 the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"The LORD <i>is</i> far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: <i>and</i> a good report maketh the bones fat."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the instruction of wisdom; and before honour <i>is</i> humility."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 15 (KJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 15](https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/15)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/15 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}