{"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/web/proverbs/15","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-09T21:53:03.809Z"},"reference":{"translation":"WEB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":15,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":14,"nextChapter":16,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":33},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!"},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!"},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 15 (WEB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 15](https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/15)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* WEB. https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/15 (accessed 2026-06-09)."}}