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Proverbs 15:1
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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Proverbs 15:3
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The LORD's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
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Proverbs 15:4
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.
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Proverbs 15:5
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A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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Proverbs 15:6
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.
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Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.
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Proverbs 15:8
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The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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Proverbs 15:9
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.
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Proverbs 15:10
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There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.
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Proverbs 15:11
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She'ol and Avaddon are before the LORD-- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
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Proverbs 15:12
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A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.
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Proverbs 15:13
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A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.
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Proverbs 15:14
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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Proverbs 15:15
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All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
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Proverbs 15:16
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Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
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Proverbs 15:17
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Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.
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Proverbs 15:18
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A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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Proverbs 15:19
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The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.
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Proverbs 15:20
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A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
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Proverbs 15:21
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Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
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Proverbs 15:22
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Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
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Proverbs 15:23
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Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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Proverbs 15:24
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The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to She'ol.
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Proverbs 15:25
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The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.
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Proverbs 15:26
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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
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Proverbs 15:27
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He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
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Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
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Proverbs 15:29
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The LORD is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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Proverbs 15:30
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The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
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Proverbs 15:31
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The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.
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Proverbs 15:32
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He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
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Proverbs 15:33
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The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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