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In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men? </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content, </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory. </p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Douay-Rheims Bible<br /><br /><a href="//bereanbible.com">Section Headings Courtesy BereanBible.com<br />© 2013, 2014 Used by Permission</a><span class="p"><br /><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../proverbs/14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Proverbs 14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Proverbs 14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../proverbs/16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Proverbs 16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Proverbs 16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpad/proverbs/15-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe src="//biblemenus.com/adframe120.htm" width="122" height="602" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnm2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe><div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span></div></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>