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| | Pro 15:1 | A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
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| | Pro 15:2 | The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
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| | Pro 15:3 | The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
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| | Pro 15:4 | A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
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| | Pro 15:5 | A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
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| | Pro 15:6 | In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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| | Pro 15:7 | The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish `doeth' not so.
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| | Pro 15:8 | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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| | Pro 15:9 | The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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| | Pro 15:10 | There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; `And' he that hateth reproof shall die.
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| | Pro 15:11 | Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
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| | Pro 15:12 | A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
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| | Pro 15:13 | A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
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| | Pro 15:14 | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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| | Pro 15:15 | All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart `hath' a continual feast.
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| | Pro 15:16 | Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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| | Pro 15:17 | Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
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| | Pro 15:18 | A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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| | Pro 15:19 | The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
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| | Pro 15:20 | A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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| | Pro 15:21 | Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
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| | Pro 15:22 | Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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| | Pro 15:23 | A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
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| | Pro 15:24 | To the wise the way of life `goeth' upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
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| | Pro 15:25 | Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
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| | Pro 15:26 | Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words `are' pure.
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| | Pro 15:27 | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
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| | Pro 15:28 | The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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| | Pro 15:29 | Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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| | Pro 15:30 | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; `And' good tidings make the bones fat.
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| | Pro 15:31 | The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
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| | Pro 15:32 | He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
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| | Pro 15:33 | The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor `goeth' humility.
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