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class="indent1">But the mouth<MH6310> of fools<MH3684> spouts<MH5042> foolishness<MH200>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>The eyes<MH5869> of the LORD<MH3068> are in every<MH3605> place<MH4725>, <t><p class="indent1">Watching<MH6822> the evil<MH7451a> and the good<MH2896a>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>soothing<MH4832> tongue<MH3956> is a tree<MH6086> of life<MH2425b>, <t><p class="indent1">But perversion<MH5558> in it <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>crushes<MH7667> the spirit<MH7307>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>A fool<MH191> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>rejects<MH5006> his father’s<MH1> discipline<MH4148>, <t><p class="indent1">But he who complies<MH8104> with<MH8104> rebuke<MH8433b> is sensible<MH6191>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Great<MH7227a> wealth<MH2633> is <i>in</i> the house<MH1004> of the righteous<MH6662>, <t><p class="indent1">But trouble<MH5916> is<MH5916> in the income<MH8393> of the wicked<MH7563>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The lips<MH8193> of the wise<MH2450> spread<MH2219> knowledge<MH1847>, <t><p class="indent1">But the hearts<MH3820> of fools<MH3684> are not so<MH3651>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The sacrifice<MH2077> of the wicked<MH7563> is an abomination<MH8441> to the LORD<MH3068>, <t><p class="indent1">But the prayer<MH8605> of the upright<MH3477> is His delight<MH7522>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>The way<MH1870> of the wicked<MH7563> is an abomination<MH8441> to the LORD<MH3068>, <t><p class="indent1">But He loves<MH157> the one who pursues<MH7291> righteousness<MH6666>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>There is severe<MH7451a> punishment<MH4148> for one who abandons<MH5800a> the way<MH734>; <t><p class="indent1">One who hates<MH8130> a rebuke<MH8433b> will die<MH4191>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>Sheol<MH7585> and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>Abaddon<MH11> <i>lie open</i> before<MH5048> the LORD<MH3068>, <t><p class="indent1">How<MH637, 3588> much<MH637, 3588> more<MH637, 3588> the hearts<MH3820> of <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>mankind<MH1121, 120>! <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>A scoffer<MH3917b> does not love<MH157> one who rebukes<MH3198> him; <t><p class="indent1">He will not go<MH1980> to the wise<MH2450>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>A joyful<MH8056> heart<MH3820> makes<MH3190> a <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>cheerful<MH3190> face<MH6440>, <t><p class="indent1">But <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>when the heart<MH3820> is sad<MH6094>, the spirit<MH7307> is broken<MH5218b>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The mind<MH3820> of the intelligent<MH995> seeks<MH1245> knowledge<MH1847>, <t><p class="indent1">But the mouth<MH6310> of fools<MH3684> feeds<MH7462a> on foolishness<MH200>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>All<MH3605> the days<MH3117> of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>needy<MH6041> are bad<MH7451a>, <t><p class="indent1">But a <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>cheerful<MH2896a> heart<MH3820> <i>has</i> a continual<MH8548> feast<MH4960>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Better<MH2896a> is a little<MH4592> with <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>the fear<MH3374> of the LORD<MH3068> <t><p class="indent1">Than<MH4480> great<MH7227a> treasure<MH214>, and turmoil<MH4103> with <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>the treasure. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Better<MH2896a> is a portion<MH737> of <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>vegetables<MH3419> where<MH8033> there is love<MH160>, <t><p class="indent1">Than<MH4480> a fattened<MH75> ox<MH7794> <i>served</i> with hatred<MH8135>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A hot-tempered<MH2534> person<MH376> stirs<MH1624> up<MH1624> strife<MH4066>, <t><p class="indent1">But the slow<MH750> to anger<MH639> calms<MH8252> a dispute<MH7379>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The way<MH1870> of the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>lazy<MH6102> one<MH6102> is like a hedge<MH4881> of thorns<MH2312>, <t><p class="indent1">But the path<MH734> of the upright<MH3477> is a highway<MH5549>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A wise<MH2450> son<MH1121> makes<MH8055> a father<MH1> glad<MH8055>, <t><p class="indent1">But a foolish<MH3684> man<MH120> despises<MH959> his mother<MH517>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Foolishness<MH200> is joy<MH8057> to one who<MH2638> lacks<MH2638> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>sense<MH3820>, <t><p class="indent1">But a person<MH376> of understanding<MH8394> walks<MH1980> straight<MH3474>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Without<MH369> consultation<MH5475>, plans<MH4284> are frustrated<MH6565a>, <t><p class="indent1">But with many<MH7230> counselors<MH3289> they <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>succeed<MH6965>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A person<MH376> has joy<MH8057> in an <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[r]</a></span>apt<MH6310> answer<MH4617>, <t><p class="indent1">And how<MH4100> delightful<MH2896a> is a timely<MH6256> word<MH1697>! <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The path<MH734> of life<MH2425b> <i>leads</i> upward<MH4605> for the wise<MH7919a>, <t><p class="indent1">So<MH4616> that<MH4616> he may keep<MH5493> away<MH5493> from <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[s]</a></span>Sheol<MH7585> below<MH4295>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The LORD<MH3068> will tear<MH5255> down<MH5255> the house<MH1004> of the proud<MH1343>, <t><p class="indent1">But He will set<MH5324> the boundary<MH1366> of the widow<MH490>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Evil<MH7451b> plans<MH4284> are an abomination<MH8441> to the LORD<MH3068>, <t><p class="indent1">But pleasant<MH5278> words<MH561> are pure<MH2889>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>He who profits<MH1214> illicitly<MH1215> troubles<MH5916> his own house<MH1004>, <t><p class="indent1">But he who hates<MH8130> bribes<MH4979> will live<MH2421a>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The heart<MH3820> of the righteous<MH6662> ponders<MH1897> how to answer<MH6030a>, <t><p class="indent1">But the mouth<MH6310> of the wicked<MH7563> pours<MH5042> out<MH5042> evil<MH7451a> things<MH7451a>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>The LORD<MH3068> is far<MH7350> from the wicked<MH7563>, <t><p class="indent1">But He hears<MH8085> the prayer<MH8605> of the righteous<MH6662>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[t]</a></span>Bright<MH3974> eyes<MH5869> gladden<MH8055> the heart<MH3820>; <t><p class="indent1">Good<MH2896a> news<MH8052> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[u]</a></span>refreshes<MH1878> the bones<MH6106>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span><i>One whose</i> ear<MH241> listens<MH8085> to a life-giving<MH2425b> rebuke<MH8433b> <t><p class="indent1">Will stay<MH3885a> among<MH7130> the wise<MH2450>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>One who neglects<MH6544a> discipline<MH4148> rejects<MH3988a> himself<MH5315>, <t><p class="indent1">But one who listens<MH8085> to a rebuke<MH8433b> acquires<MH7069> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[v]</a></span>understanding<MH3820>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[w]</a></span>The fear<MH3374> of the LORD<MH3068> is the instruction<MH4148> for wisdom<MH2451>, <t><p class="indent1">And before<MH6440> honor<MH3519b> <i>comes</i> humility<MH6038>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Lit <i>painful</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Lit <i>healing</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Lit <i>is the crushing of the spirit</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Or <i>despises</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> I.e., The netherworld<br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> I.e., place of destruction<br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> Lit <i>sons of mankind</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>good</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>in sadness of heart</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>wretched</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Lit <i>good</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Or <i>reverence for</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Lit <i>it</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">17</span> Or <i>herbs</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">19</span> Lit <i>idle</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">21</span> Lit <i>heart</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> Or <i>are established</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[r]</span> <span class="fnverse">23</span> Lit <i>answer of his mouth</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[s]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> I.e., the netherworld<br><span class="footnotesbot">[t]</span> <span class="fnverse">30</span> Lit <i>The light of the eyes gladdens</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[u]</span> <span class="fnverse">30</span> Lit <i>makes fat</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[v]</span> <span class="fnverse">32</span> Lit <i>heart</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[w]</span> <span class="fnverse">33</span> Or <i>Reverence for</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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