Proverbs 15 NKJV

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class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">New King James Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/nkjv/kjv/proverbs/15.shtml" style=color:#001320 title=Parallel Chapters> Par ▾ </a></td></tr></table></div><div class="chap"> <h3>A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath</span></h3><div class="poetry"><p class="line"><span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Prov-15-1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>A soft answer turns away wrath,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-1">But a harsh word stirs up anger.</span><br /> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-2">But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>The eyes of the <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> <i>are</i> in every place,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-3">Keeping watch on the evil and the good.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[a]</a></span>wholesome tongue <i>is</i> a tree of life,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-4">But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>A fool despises his father’s instruction,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-5">But he who <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[b]</a></span>receives correction is prudent.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span><i>In</i> the house of the righteous <i>there is</i> much treasure,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-6">But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The lips of the wise <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[c]</a></span>disperse knowledge,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-7">But the heart of the fool <i>does</i> not <i>do</i> so.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The sacrifice of the wicked <i>is</i> an abomination to the <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-8">But the prayer of the upright <i>is</i> His delight.</span><br /> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>The way of the wicked <i>is</i> an abomination to the <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-9">But He loves him who follows righteousness.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Harsh discipline <i>is</i> for him who forsakes the way,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-10"><i>And</i> he who hates correction will die.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Hell<span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[d]</a></span> and <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[e]</a></span>Destruction <i>are</i> before the <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>;</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-11">So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-12">Nor will he go to the wise.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>A merry heart makes a cheerful <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[f]</a></span>countenance,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-13">But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-14">But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>All the days of the afflicted <i>are</i> evil,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-15">But he who is of a merry heart <i>has</i> a continual feast.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Better <i>is</i> a little with the fear of the <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-16">Than great treasure with trouble.</span><br /> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Better <i>is</i> a dinner of <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[g]</a></span>herbs where love is,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-17">Than a fatted calf with hatred.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A wrathful man stirs up strife,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-18">But <i>he who is</i> slow to anger allays contention.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The way of the lazy <i>man is</i> like a hedge of thorns,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-19">But the way of the upright <i>is</i> a highway.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A wise son makes a father glad,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-20">But a foolish man despises his mother.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Folly <i>is</i> joy <i>to him who is</i> destitute of <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[h]</a></span>discernment,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-21">But a man of understanding walks uprightly.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Without counsel, plans go awry,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-22">But in the multitude of counselors they are established.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-23">And a word <i>spoken</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[i]</a></span>in due season, how good <i>it is!</i></span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The way of life <i>winds</i> upward for the wise,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-24">That he may turn away from <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[j]</a></span>hell below.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> will destroy the house of the proud,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-25">But He will establish the boundary of the widow.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>The thoughts of the wicked <i>are</i> an abomination to the <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-26">But the words of the pure <i>are</i> pleasant.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-27">But he who hates bribes will live.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-28">But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>The <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> <i>is</i> far from the wicked,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-29">But He hears the prayer of the righteous.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-30"><i>And</i> a good report makes the bones <span class="fn"><a href="#footnotes">[k]</a></span>healthy.</span></p></div> <div class="poetry_top-1"><p class="line"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>The ear that hears the rebukes of life</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-31">Will abide among the wise.</span><br /> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-32">But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.</span><br /> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/15-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>The fear of the <span style="font-variant: small-caps" class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> <i>is</i> the instruction of wisdom,</span><br /><span class="text Prov-15-33">And before honor <i>is</i> humility.</span></p></div> <A name="footnotes"></a><div class="footnotes"><h4>Footnotes:</h4><ol><li id="fen-NKJV-16812a"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:4">Proverbs 15:4</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Lit. <i>healing</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16813b"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:5">Proverbs 15:5</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Lit. <i>keeps</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16815c"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:7">Proverbs 15:7</span> <span class='footnote-text'><i>spread</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16819d"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:11">Proverbs 15:11</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Or <i>Sheol</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16819e"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:11">Proverbs 15:11</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Heb. <i>Abaddon</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16821f"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:13">Proverbs 15:13</span> <span class='footnote-text'><i>face</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16825g"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:17">Proverbs 15:17</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Or <i>vegetables</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16829h"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:21">Proverbs 15:21</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Lit. <i>heart</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16831i"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:23">Proverbs 15:23</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Lit. <i>in its time</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16832j"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:24">Proverbs 15:24</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Or <i>Sheol</i></span></li><li id="fen-NKJV-16838k"><span class="fnref" title="Go to Proverbs 15:30">Proverbs 15:30</span> <span class='footnote-text'>Lit. <i>fat</i></span></li></ol></div> </span></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. 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