{"id":1477,"date":"2015-01-10T13:47:07","date_gmt":"2015-01-10T13:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro15\/"},"modified":"2020-03-09T04:00:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T08:00:16","slug":"pro15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro15\/","title":{"rendered":"Proverbs 15"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main\">\r\n <div class=\"chapterlabel\"><a name=\"V0\"> 15<\/a><\/div><div class=\"p\">\r\n <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V1\">1\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V2\">2\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V3\">3\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The eyes of the LORD <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> in every place, beholding the evil and the good.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V4\">4\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A wholesome tongue <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> a tree of life: but perverseness therein <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> a breach in the spirit.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V5\">5\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A fool despiseth his father\u2019s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V6\">6\u00a0<\/a><\/span>In the house of the righteous <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V7\">7\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish <span class=\"add\">doeth<\/span> not so.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V8\">8\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The sacrifice of the wicked <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> his delight.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V9\">9\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The way of the wicked <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V10\">10\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Correction <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: <span class=\"add\">and<\/span> he that hateth reproof shall die.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V11\">11\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Hell and destruction <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V12\">12\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V13\">13\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V14\">14\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V15\">15\u00a0<\/a><\/span>All the days of the afflicted <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> evil: but he that is of a merry heart <span class=\"add\">hath<\/span> a continual feast.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V16\">16\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Better <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V17\">17\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Better <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V18\">18\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but <span class=\"add\">he that is<\/span> slow to anger appeaseth strife.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V19\">19\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The way of the slothful <span class=\"add\">man is<\/span> as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> made plain.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V20\">20\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V21\">21\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Folly <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> joy to <span class=\"add\">him that is<\/span> destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V22\">22\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V23\">23\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word <span class=\"add\">spoken<\/span> in due season, how good <span class=\"add\">is it! <\/span>  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V24\">24\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The way of life <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V25\">25\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V26\">26\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The thoughts of the wicked <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> an abomination to the LORD: but <span class=\"add\">the words<\/span> of the pure <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> pleasant words.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V27\">27\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V28\">28\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V29\">29\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The LORD <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V30\">30\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: <span class=\"add\">and<\/span> a good report maketh the bones fat.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V31\">31\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V32\">32\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V33\">33\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The fear of the LORD <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> the instruction of wisdom; and before honour <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> humility. <\/div><hr \/><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"chapters\">\r\n    <h3>Proverbs Chapters<\/h3>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro01\">1<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro02\">2<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro03\">3<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro04\">4<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro05\">5<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro06\">6<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro07\">7<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro08\">8<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro09\">9<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro10\">10<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro11\">11<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro12\">12<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro13\">13<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro14\">14<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro15\">15<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro16\">16<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro17\">17<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro18\">18<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro19\">19<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro20\">20<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro21\">21<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro22\">22<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro23\">23<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro24\">24<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro25\">25<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro26\">26<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro27\">27<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro28\">28<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro29\">29<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro30\">30<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro31\">31<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15 1\u00a0A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2\u00a0The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3\u00a0The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4\u00a0A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 5\u00a0A fool despiseth his father\u2019s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6\u00a0In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7\u00a0The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 8\u00a0The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9\u00a0The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10\u00a0Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. 11\u00a0Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 12\u00a0A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 13\u00a0A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 14\u00a0The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15\u00a0All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16\u00a0Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17\u00a0Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18\u00a0A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19\u00a0The way of 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