{ "apiVersion": "v1", "kind": "Chapter", "metadata": { "generated": "2026-08-22T14:14:13Z", "language": "en", "book": "proverbs", "chapter": 15 }, "data": { "n": 15, "bookSlug": "proverbs", "bookCode": "PRO", "refId": "", "title": "", "translation": null, "segments": [], "lines": [], "paragraphs": [{ "n": 1, "refId": "PRO-15:1", "verseRef": "Prov.15.1", "text": "A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger." },{ "n": 2, "refId": "PRO-15:2", "verseRef": "Prov.15.2", "text": "The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly." },{ "n": 3, "refId": "PRO-15:3", "verseRef": "Prov.15.3", "text": "The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good." },{ "n": 4, "refId": "PRO-15:4", "verseRef": "Prov.15.4", "text": "A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit." },{ "n": 5, "refId": "PRO-15:5", "verseRef": "Prov.15.5", "text": "A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence." },{ "n": 6, "refId": "PRO-15:6", "verseRef": "Prov.15.6", "text": "In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble." },{ "n": 7, "refId": "PRO-15:7", "verseRef": "Prov.15.7", "text": "The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so." },{ "n": 8, "refId": "PRO-15:8", "verseRef": "Prov.15.8", "text": "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight." },{ "n": 9, "refId": "PRO-15:9", "verseRef": "Prov.15.9", "text": "The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness." },{ "n": 10, "refId": "PRO-15:10", "verseRef": "Prov.15.10", "text": "There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die." },{ "n": 11, "refId": "PRO-15:11", "verseRef": "Prov.15.11", "text": "Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!" },{ "n": 12, "refId": "PRO-15:12", "verseRef": "Prov.15.12", "text": "A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise." },{ "n": 13, "refId": "PRO-15:13", "verseRef": "Prov.15.13", "text": "A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken." },{ "n": 14, "refId": "PRO-15:14", "verseRef": "Prov.15.14", "text": "The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly." },{ "n": 15, "refId": "PRO-15:15", "verseRef": "Prov.15.15", "text": "All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast." },{ "n": 16, "refId": "PRO-15:16", "verseRef": "Prov.15.16", "text": "Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith." },{ "n": 17, "refId": "PRO-15:17", "verseRef": "Prov.15.17", "text": "Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith." },{ "n": 18, "refId": "PRO-15:18", "verseRef": "Prov.15.18", "text": "A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife." },{ "n": 19, "refId": "PRO-15:19", "verseRef": "Prov.15.19", "text": "The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway." },{ "n": 20, "refId": "PRO-15:20", "verseRef": "Prov.15.20", "text": "A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother." },{ "n": 21, "refId": "PRO-15:21", "verseRef": "Prov.15.21", "text": "Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going." },{ "n": 22, "refId": "PRO-15:22", "verseRef": "Prov.15.22", "text": "Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established." },{ "n": 23, "refId": "PRO-15:23", "verseRef": "Prov.15.23", "text": "A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!" },{ "n": 24, "refId": "PRO-15:24", "verseRef": "Prov.15.24", "text": "To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath." },{ "n": 25, "refId": "PRO-15:25", "verseRef": "Prov.15.25", "text": "Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow." },{ "n": 26, "refId": "PRO-15:26", "verseRef": "Prov.15.26", "text": "Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure." },{ "n": 27, "refId": "PRO-15:27", "verseRef": "Prov.15.27", "text": "He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live." },{ "n": 28, "refId": "PRO-15:28", "verseRef": "Prov.15.28", "text": "The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things." },{ "n": 29, "refId": "PRO-15:29", "verseRef": "Prov.15.29", "text": "Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous." },{ "n": 30, "refId": "PRO-15:30", "verseRef": "Prov.15.30", "text": "The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat." },{ "n": 31, "refId": "PRO-15:31", "verseRef": "Prov.15.31", "text": "The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise." },{ "n": 32, "refId": "PRO-15:32", "verseRef": "Prov.15.32", "text": "He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding." },{ "n": 33, "refId": "PRO-15:33", "verseRef": "Prov.15.33", "text": "The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility." } ] }, "links": { "self": "/v1/library/books/proverbs/chapters/15", "book": "/v1/library/books/proverbs/", "chapters": "/v1/library/books/proverbs/chapters/", "library": "/v1/library/", "schema": "/v1/schema/book/" } }