King James Bible

Proverbs 14

The Proverbs

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Chapter 15

1


 

  A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.  

 

 


2


 

  The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.  

 

 


3


 

  The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.  

 

 


4


 

  A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.  

 

 


5


 

  A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.  

 

 


6


 

  In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.  

 

 


7


 

  The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.  

 

 


8


 

  The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.  

 

 


9


 

  The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.  

 

 


10


 

  Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.  

 

 


11


 

  Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?  

 

 


12


 

  A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.  

 

 


13


 

  A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.  

 

 


14


 

  The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.  

 

 


15


 

  All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.  

 

 


16


 

  Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.  

 

 


17


 

  Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.  

 

 


18


 

  A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.  

 

 


19


 

  The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.  

 

 


20


 

  A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.  

 

 


21


 

  Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.  

 

 


22


 

  Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.  

 

 


23


 

  A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!  

 

 


24


 

  The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.  

 

 


25


 

  The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.  

 

 


26


 

  The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.  

 

 


27


 

  He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.  

 

 


28


 

  The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.  

 

 


29


 

  The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.  

 

 


30


 

  The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.  

 

 


31


 

  The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.  

 

 


32


 

  He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.  

 

 


33


 

  The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.  

 

 


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