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the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>A fool despiseth his father's correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues 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 disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.</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: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then 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 scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A wise son maketh a glad father: but a 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 him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure.</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 gifts shall live.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.</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: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.</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 heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth 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 instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">English Revised Version, 1885<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 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