rsv@Proverbs:15:1 @ A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
rsv@Proverbs:15:2 @ The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
rsv@Proverbs:15:3 @ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
rsv@Proverbs:15:4 @ A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
rsv@Proverbs:15:5 @ A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who heeds admonition is prudent.
rsv@Proverbs:15:6 @ In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
rsv@Proverbs:15:7 @ The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the minds of fools.
rsv@Proverbs:15:8 @ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
rsv@Proverbs:15:9 @ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
rsv@Proverbs:15:10 @ There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; he who hates reproof will die.
rsv@Proverbs:15:11 @ Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, how much more the hearts of men!
rsv@Proverbs:15:12 @ A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
rsv@Proverbs:15:13 @ A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
rsv@Proverbs:15:14 @ The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
rsv@Proverbs:15:15 @ All the days of the afflicted are evil, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
rsv@Proverbs:15:16 @ Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
rsv@Proverbs:15:17 @ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
rsv@Proverbs:15:18 @ A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
rsv@Proverbs:15:19 @ The way of a sluggard is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
rsv@Proverbs:15:20 @ A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
rsv@Proverbs:15:21 @ Folly is a joy to him who has no sense, but a man of understanding walks aright.
rsv@Proverbs:15:22 @ Without counsel plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.
rsv@Proverbs:15:23 @ To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
rsv@Proverbs:15:24 @ The wise man's path leads upward to life, that he may avoid Sheol beneath.
rsv@Proverbs:15:25 @ The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but maintains the widow's boundaries.
rsv@Proverbs:15:26 @ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, the words of the pure are pleasing to him.
rsv@Proverbs:15:27 @ He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
rsv@Proverbs:15:28 @ The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
rsv@Proverbs:15:29 @ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
rsv@Proverbs:15:30 @ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
rsv@Proverbs:15:31 @ He whose ear heeds wholesome admonition will abide among the wise.
rsv@Proverbs:15:32 @ He who ignores instruction despises himself, but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
rsv@Proverbs:15:33 @ The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
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