--- title: "Proverbs 15 — World English Bible | Favorite Scriptures" description: "Read Proverbs 15 in the World English Bible. Free Bible reading, no account needed. Browse books and chapters, then save favorite passages in your personal library." last_updated: "2026-10-08" doc_version: "1" language: "en" canonical: "https://favoritescriptures.com/bible/proverbs/15" --- [Home](/)/[Bible](/bible)/[Proverbs](/bible/proverbs)/15 World English Bible # Proverbs 15 [1](#verse-1) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. [2](#verse-2) The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly. [3](#verse-3) The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good. [4](#verse-4) A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. [5](#verse-5) A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. [6](#verse-6) In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble. [7](#verse-7) The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools. [8](#verse-8) The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. [9](#verse-9) The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. [10](#verse-10) There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die. [11](#verse-11) Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men! [12](#verse-12) A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise. [13](#verse-13) A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit. [14](#verse-14) The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. [15](#verse-15) All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. [16](#verse-16) Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble. [17](#verse-17) Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred. [18](#verse-18) A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife. [19](#verse-19) The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. [20](#verse-20) A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. [21](#verse-21) Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight. [22](#verse-22) Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. [23](#verse-23) Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! [24](#verse-24) The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. [25](#verse-25) The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact. [26](#verse-26) The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. [27](#verse-27) He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live. [28](#verse-28) The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. [29](#verse-29) The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. [30](#verse-30) The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. [31](#verse-31) The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. [32](#verse-32) He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. [33](#verse-33) The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. [← Proverbs 14](/bible/proverbs/14)[Proverbs 16 →](/bible/proverbs/16) World English Bible · Public domain ## Keep what speaks to you. Create a free library to save passages, highlight verses, and keep your study notes together. [Start your free library](/login?mode=signup) ## Sitemap See the [complete sitemap](/sitemap.md).