Proverbs 15

Question 1

A soft answer turneth away wrath:

Answer 1

but grievous words stir up anger. (Proverbs 15:1)

Question 2

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:

Answer 2

but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. (Proverbs 15:2)

Question 3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place,

Answer 3

beholding the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3)

Question 4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:

Answer 4

but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. (Proverbs 15:4)

Question 5

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction:

Answer 5

but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. (Proverbs 15:5)

Question 6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure:

Answer 6

but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. (Proverbs 15:6)

Question 7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:

Answer 7

but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. (Proverbs 15:7)

Question 8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD:

Answer 8

but the prayer of the upright is his delight. (Proverbs 15:8)

Question 9

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD:

Answer 9

but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. (Proverbs 15:9)

Question 10

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:

Answer 10

and he that hateth reproof shall die. (Proverbs 15:10)

Question 11

Hell and destruction are before the LORD:

Answer 11

how much more then the hearts of the children of men? (Proverbs 15:11)

Question 12

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him:

Answer 12

neither will he go unto the wise. (Proverbs 15:12)

Question 13

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:

Answer 13

but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. (Proverbs 15:13)

Question 14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:

Answer 14

but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. (Proverbs 15:14)

Question 15

All the days of the afflicted are evil:

Answer 15

but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. (Proverbs 15:15)

Question 16

Better is little with the fear of the LORD

Answer 16

than great treasure and trouble therewith. (Proverbs 15:16)

Question 17

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,

Answer 17

than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. (Proverbs 15:17)

Question 18

A wrathful man stirreth up strife:

Answer 18

but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. (Proverbs 15:18)

Question 19

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns:

Answer 19

but the way of the righteous is made plain. (Proverbs 15:19)

Question 20

A wise son maketh a glad father:

Answer 20

but a foolish man despiseth his mother. (Proverbs 15:20)

Question 21

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom:

Answer 21

but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. (Proverbs 15:21)

Question 22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed:

Answer 22

but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. (Proverbs 15:22)

Question 23

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:

Answer 23

and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! (Proverbs 15:23)

Question 24

The way of life is above to the wise,

Answer 24

that he may depart from hell beneath. (Proverbs 15:24)

Question 25

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud:

Answer 25

but he will establish the border of the widow. (Proverbs 15:25)

Question 26

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD:

Answer 26

but the words of the pure are pleasant words. (Proverbs 15:26)

Question 27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

Answer 27

but he that hateth gifts shall live. (Proverbs 15:27)

Question 28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:

Answer 28

but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. (Proverbs 15:28)

Question 29

The LORD is far from the wicked:

Answer 29

but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. (Proverbs 15:29)

Question 30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:

Answer 30

and a good report maketh the bones fat. (Proverbs 15:30)

Question 31

The ear that heareth the reproof of life

Answer 31

abideth among the wise. (Proverbs 15:31)

Question 32

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:

Answer 32

but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. (Proverbs 15:32)

Question 33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom;

Answer 33

and before honour is humility. (Proverbs 15:33)