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Proverbs 15:1
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A (C1)gentle answer turns away wrath, But a (F1)(C2)harsh word stirs up anger.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit painful;
Cross References:  (C1) - Judges 8:1; Proverbs 15:18; (C2) - 1 Samuel 25:10;
Proverbs 15:2
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The (C1)tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the (C2)mouth of fools spouts foolishness.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 15:7; (C2) - Proverbs 12:23;
Proverbs 15:3
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The (C1)eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 2 Chronicles 16:9; Job 31:4; Jeremiah 16:17; Zechariah 4:10; Hebrews 4:13;
Proverbs 15:4
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A (F1)soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it (F2)crushes the spirit.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit healing; (F2) - Lit is the crushing of the spirit;
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Proverbs 15:5
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A fool (F1)rejects his father's discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or despises;
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Proverbs 15:6
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Great wealth is in the house of the (C1)righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 8:21;
Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:8
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The (C1)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But (C2)the prayer of the upright is His delight.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 21:27; Ecclesiastes 5:1; Isaiah 1:11; Jeremiah 6:20; Micah 6:7; (C2) - Proverbs 15:29;
Proverbs 15:9
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves the one who (C1)pursues righteousness.
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Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Timothy 6:11;
Proverbs 15:10
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There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way; One who hates a rebuke will die.
Proverbs 15:11
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(F1)(C1)Sheol and (F2)Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the (C2)hearts of (F3)mankind!
Footnotes:  (F1) - I.e., The netherworld; (F2) - I.e., place of destruction; (F3) - Lit sons of mankind;
Cross References:  (C1) - Job 26:6; Psalms 139:8; (C2) - 1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Psalms 44:21; Acts 1:24;
Proverbs 15:12
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A (C1)scoffer does not love one who rebukes him; He will not go to the wise.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 13:1; Amos 5:10;
Proverbs 15:13
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A (C1)joyful heart makes a (F1)cheerful face, But (F2)when the heart is (C2)sad, the (C3)spirit is broken.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit good; (F2) - Lit in sadness of heart;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 17:22; (C2) - Proverbs 12:25; (C3) - Proverbs 17:22;
Proverbs 15:14
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The (C1)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 18:15;
Proverbs 15:15
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All the days of the (F1)needy are bad, But a (F2)cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or wretched; (F2) - Lit good;
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Proverbs 15:16
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(C1)Better is a little with (F1)the fear of the LORD Than great treasure, and turmoil with (F2)the treasure.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or reverence for; (F2) - Lit it;
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 37:16; Proverbs 16:8; Ecclesiastes 4:6; 1 Timothy 6:6;
Proverbs 15:17
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(C1)Better is a portion of (F1)vegetables where there is love, Than a (C2)fattened ox served with hatred.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or herbs;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 17:1; (C2) - Matthew 22:4; Luke 15:23;
Proverbs 15:18
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A (C1)hot-tempered person stirs up strife, But the (C2)slow to anger (C3)calms a dispute.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 16:28; (C2) - Proverbs 14:29; (C3) - Genesis 13:8; Proverbs 16:14; Ecclesiastes 10:4;
Proverbs 15:19
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The way of the (F1)lazy one is like a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit idle;
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Proverbs 15:20
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A (C1)wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man (C2)despises his mother.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 10:1; (C2) - Proverbs 30:17;
Proverbs 15:21
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Foolishness is joy to one who lacks (F1)sense, But a person of understanding (C1)walks straight.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit heart;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 14:8; Ephesians 5:15;
Proverbs 15:22
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Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they (F1)succeed.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or are established;
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Proverbs 15:23
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A (C1)person has joy in an (F1)apt answer, And how delightful is a timely (C2)word!
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit answer of his mouth;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 12:14; (C2) - Proverbs 25:11; Isaiah 50:4;
Proverbs 15:24
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The (C1)path of life leads upward for the wise, So that he may keep away from (F1)Sheol below.
Footnotes:  (F1) - I.e., the netherworld;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 4:18;
Proverbs 15:25
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The LORD will (C1)tear down the house of the proud, But He will (C2)set the boundary of the (C3)widow.
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Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 12:7; (C2) - Deuteronomy 19:14; Proverbs 23:10; (C3) - Psalms 68:5;
Proverbs 15:26
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Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:27
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He who (C1)profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who (C2)hates bribes will live.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 1:19; 1 Timothy 6:10; (C2) - Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19; 1 Samuel 12:3; Isaiah 33:15;
Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous (C1)ponders how to answer, But the (C2)mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - 1 Peter 3:15; (C2) - Proverbs 10:32;
Proverbs 15:29
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The LORD is (C1)far from the wicked, But He (C2)hears the prayer of the righteous.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (C1) - Psalms 18:41; Proverbs 1:28; (C2) - Psalms 145:18, 19;
Proverbs 15:30
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(F1)Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news (F2)refreshes the bones.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit The light of the eyes gladdens; (F2) - Lit makes fat;
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Proverbs 15:31
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One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke Will stay among the wise.
Proverbs 15:32
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One who (C1)neglects discipline (C2)rejects himself, But one who (C3)listens to a rebuke acquires (F1)understanding.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Lit heart;
Cross References:  (C1) - Proverbs 1:7; (C2) - Proverbs 8:36; (C3) - Proverbs 15:5;
Proverbs 15:33
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(F1)The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
Footnotes:  (F1) - Or Reverence for;
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