Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 15:1-6"

Proverbs 15:1-6

1 A gentle answer will calm a person's anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

3 The Lord's eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people.

3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

4 As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.

4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

5 Fools reject their parents' correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

6 Much wealth is in the houses of good people, but evil people get nothing but trouble.

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.