{"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/ylt/proverbs/15","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-17T08:16:51.809Z"},"reference":{"translation":"YLT","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 back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A healed tongue is a tree of life, And perverseness in it — a breach in the spirit."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"In the house of the righteous is abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked — trouble."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools is not right."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Better is an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Without counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"Joy is to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season — how good!"},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"Far is Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom, And before honour is humility!"}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 15 (YLT)","markdown":"[Proverbs 15](https://primebible.com/ylt/proverbs/15)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* YLT. https://primebible.com/ylt/proverbs/15 (accessed 2026-06-17)."}}