Proverbs 15 cross-references
Proverbs 15 has 33 verses, which point to 401 other passages and are cited by 417. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See Proverbs 15’s threads in the explorerProverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 25:15 — By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 48 votes
- Proverbs 10:12 — Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 48 votes
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 43 votes
- Proverbs 29:22 — An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 34 votes
- Proverbs 28:25 — He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 21 votes
- Judges 8:1–3 — And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou… 8 votes
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- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 votes
- Proverbs 15:18 — A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 15 votes
- James 3:6 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 14 votes
- Proverbs 25:15 — By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 7 votes
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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- Proverbs 12:23 — A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 9 votes
- Proverbs 15:28 — The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 8 votes
- Proverbs 13:16 — Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 6 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:12–13 — The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 5 votes
- Psalms 45:1 — [To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.] My heart is… 3 votes
- Isaiah 50:4 — The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him… 2 votes
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- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 35 votes
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 34 votes
- James 3:5 — Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire… 23 votes
- Proverbs 17:28 — Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of… 17 votes
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
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- Hebrews 4:13 — Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the… 51 votes
- Jeremiah 16:17 — For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine… 42 votes
- Jeremiah 23:24 — Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and… 36 votes
- 2 Chronicles 16:9 — For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of… 31 votes
- Proverbs 5:21 — For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. 29 votes
- Job 34:21–22 — For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. 25 votes
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- 2 Chronicles 16:9 — For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of… 71 votes
- Hebrews 4:13 — Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the… 39 votes
- Jeremiah 23:24 — Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and… 31 votes
- 1 Peter 3:12 — For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of… 28 votes
Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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- Proverbs 16:24 — Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 20 votes
- Proverbs 12:18 — There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 18 votes
- Proverbs 18:8 — The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 14 votes
- Malachi 4:2 — But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall… 12 votes
- Proverbs 3:18 — She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 12 votes
- Proverbs 18:14 — The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 10 votes
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- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 32 votes
- Proverbs 12:18 — There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 17 votes
- Matthew 12:35 — A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil… 13 votes
- Proverbs 3:18 — She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. 11 votes
Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Points to (16)
- Proverbs 15:31–32 — The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 8 votes
- Proverbs 13:18 — Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 7 votes
- Proverbs 13:1 — A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 6 votes
- Proverbs 19:20 — Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 5 votes
- Titus 2:15 — These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. 4 votes
- 1 Chronicles 28:20 — And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for… 4 votes
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- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 22 votes
- Proverbs 13:1 — A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 13 votes
- Proverbs 15:31 — The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 10 votes
- Proverbs 13:18 — Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 9 votes
Proverbs 15:6
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Points to (13)
- Proverbs 8:21 — That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. 11 votes
- Proverbs 21:20 — There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 9 votes
- Proverbs 10:22 — The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 9 votes
- Psalms 112:3 — Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 8 votes
- Hebrews 11:26 — Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the… 5 votes
- Proverbs 16:8 — Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 5 votes
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- Psalms 112:3 — Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 26 votes
- Proverbs 24:4 — And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 14 votes
- Proverbs 21:20 — There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 6 votes
- Proverbs 28:10 — Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the… 5 votes
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Points to (19)
- Matthew 12:34 — O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the… 5 votes
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 4 votes
- James 3:6 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 3 votes
- Proverbs 10:20–21 — The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 3 votes
- Romans 15:18–21 — For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles… 2 votes
- Romans 10:14–17 — How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom… 2 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 65 votes
- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 30 votes
- Psalms 37:30 — The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 9 votes
- Proverbs 10:11 — The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 votes
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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- Proverbs 15:29 — The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 26 votes
- 1 Chronicles 29:17 — I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the… 14 votes
- Proverbs 21:27 — The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 12 votes
- Jeremiah 6:20 — To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt… 11 votes
- Isaiah 1:10–15 — Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah. 11 votes
- Proverbs 28:9 — He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 11 votes
Pointed to from (61)
- Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 61 votes
- James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 41 votes
- Psalms 66:18 — If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 27 votes
- Psalms 19:14 — Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength,… 27 votes
Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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- 1 Timothy 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,… 7 votes
- Proverbs 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 4 votes
- Matthew 7:13 — Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and… 3 votes
- Habakkuk 1:13 — Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them… 3 votes
- Hosea 6:3 — Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 44:4 — Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not this… 3 votes
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- Psalms 1:6 — For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. 37 votes
- Psalms 139:24 — And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. 16 votes
- Proverbs 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 12 votes
- 1 Peter 3:13 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 9 votes
Proverbs 15:10
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Points to (13)
- Proverbs 12:1 — Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 13 votes
- John 3:20 — For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be… 6 votes
- Proverbs 13:1 — A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 6 votes
- Proverbs 10:17 — He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. 6 votes
- John 7:7 — The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 3 votes
- Ezekiel 24:13–14 — In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged… 2 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Proverbs 12:1 — Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 28 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,… 20 votes
- Hebrews 12:11 — Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the… 18 votes
- Proverbs 10:17 — He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. 10 votes
Proverbs 15:11
Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Points to (13)
- Psalms 44:21 — Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. 12 votes
- Hebrews 4:13 — Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the… 10 votes
- Psalms 139:8 — If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 10 votes
- Job 26:6 — Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. 9 votes
- 2 Chronicles 6:30 — Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his… 9 votes
- Revelation 2:23 — And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the… 6 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Hebrews 4:13 — Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the… 23 votes
- 1 Samuel 16:7 — But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have… 8 votes
- Psalms 139:8 — If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 7 votes
- Job 26:6 — Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. 6 votes
Proverbs 15:12
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Points to (8)
- Amos 5:10 — They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly. 7 votes
- Job 21:14 — Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:3 — For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to… 4 votes
- Proverbs 9:7–8 — He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a… 4 votes
- John 7:7 — The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 3 votes
- John 3:18–21 — He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath… 2 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- Proverbs 9:8 — Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 12 votes
- Proverbs 9:7 — He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a… 11 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 7 votes
- 1 Kings 22:8 — And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may… 4 votes
Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 17:22 — A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 18 votes
- John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 13 votes
- Proverbs 18:14 — The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 12 votes
- Proverbs 12:25 — Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 12 votes
- Proverbs 15:15 — All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 8 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 — For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh… 7 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Proverbs 17:22 — A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 81 votes
- Proverbs 12:25 — Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 30 votes
- Proverbs 18:14 — The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 13 votes
- Proverbs 15:15 — All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 11 votes
Proverbs 15:14
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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- Proverbs 9:9 — Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 7 votes
- Isaiah 30:10 — Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth… 6 votes
- Proverbs 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 6 votes
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 5 votes
- Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,… 4 votes
- Proverbs 1:5 — A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 3 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Proverbs 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 9 votes
- Ezekiel 13:3 — Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! 3 votes
- Isaiah 44:20 — He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is… 3 votes
- Proverbs 21:11 — When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth… 2 votes
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
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- 2 Corinthians 6:10 — As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all… 13 votes
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 12 votes
- Proverbs 15:13 — A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 11 votes
- Proverbs 17:22 — A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 10 votes
- Romans 5:11 — And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the… 9 votes
- Romans 5:2–3 — By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of… 6 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 15:13 — A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 8 votes
- Proverbs 12:25 — Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:10 — For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh… 5 votes
Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Points to (8)
- Proverbs 16:8 — Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 17 votes
- Psalms 37:16 — A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. 14 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:10–12 — He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is… 12 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 10 votes
- Proverbs 28:6 — Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 8 votes
- Proverbs 10:22 — The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 6 votes
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- Luke 12:15 — And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the… 31 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 22 votes
- Proverbs 16:8 — Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 17 votes
- Ecclesiastes 4:6 — Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. 15 votes
Proverbs 15:17
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Points to (6)
- Proverbs 17:1 — Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 10 votes
- Proverbs 21:19 — It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 7 votes
- 1 John 4:16 — And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love… 1 votes
- Philippians 2:1 — If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if… 1 votes
- Matthew 22:4 — But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: 1 votes
- Psalms 133:1–3 — [A Song of degrees of David.] Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Proverbs 17:1 — Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 29 votes
- Philippians 2:14 — Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 13 votes
- Proverbs 21:9 — It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 12 votes
- Romans 14:2 — For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 8 votes
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Points to (17)
- Proverbs 26:21 — As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 15 votes
- Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 15 votes
- Matthew 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 14 votes
- Proverbs 29:22 — An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 14 votes
- Proverbs 14:29 — He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 13 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:4 — If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 11 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 52 votes
- Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 43 votes
- Proverbs 16:32 — He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 29 votes
- Proverbs 19:11 — The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 19 votes
Proverbs 15:19
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
Points to (14)
- Isaiah 35:8 — And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not… 5 votes
- Proverbs 22:5 — Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 5 votes
- Isaiah 30:21 — And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the… 4 votes
- Proverbs 26:13 — The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 4 votes
- Proverbs 22:13 — The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 4 votes
- Proverbs 8:9 — They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. 3 votes
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- Proverbs 19:24 — A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 8 votes
- Proverbs 6:6 — Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 votes
- Joshua 18:3 — And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD… 6 votes
- Proverbs 22:5 — Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 5 votes
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Points to (11)
- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 6 votes
- Proverbs 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 5 votes
- Proverbs 23:15–16 — My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. 4 votes
- Proverbs 23:22 — Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. 3 votes
- 1 Kings 5:7 — And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 1:48 — And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this… 3 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Proverbs 23:24 — The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 9 votes
- Proverbs 13:1 — A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 9 votes
- Proverbs 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 9 votes
- Proverbs 29:3 — Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 6 votes
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Points to (9)
- Ephesians 5:15 — See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 8 votes
- Proverbs 10:23 — It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 7 votes
- Proverbs 14:16 — A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 6 votes
- James 3:13 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 5 votes
- Proverbs 26:18–19 — As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 5 votes
- Proverbs 14:9 — Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. 5 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Proverbs 10:23 — It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 7 votes
- Proverbs 26:19 — So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? 3 votes
- Proverbs 15:32 — He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 2 votes
Proverbs 15:22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Points to (3)
- Proverbs 11:14 — Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 29 votes
- Proverbs 20:18 — Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 22 votes
- Ecclesiastes 8:6 — Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him. 3 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Proverbs 11:14 — Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 27 votes
- Proverbs 20:18 — Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 8 votes
- Proverbs 24:6 — For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety. 6 votes
- Acts 15:6 — And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 4 votes
Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Points to (8)
- Isaiah 50:4 — The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him… 17 votes
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 14 votes
- Proverbs 25:11–12 — A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 14 votes
- Proverbs 16:13 — Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 10 votes
- Proverbs 12:14 — A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be… 10 votes
- Proverbs 24:26 — Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. 6 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Isaiah 50:4 — The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him… 26 votes
- Ecclesiastes 3:1 — To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 24 votes
- Proverbs 12:25 — Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 23 votes
- Proverbs 25:11 — A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 19 votes
Proverbs 15:24
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Points to (13)
- Colossians 3:1–2 — If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of… 11 votes
- Psalms 16:11 — Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures… 9 votes
- Matthew 7:14 — Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 7 votes
- Philippians 3:20 — For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 6 votes
- John 14:6 — Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 6 votes
- Jeremiah 21:8 — And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the… 6 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Colossians 3:1 — If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of… 12 votes
- Philippians 3:20 — For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 9 votes
- Proverbs 6:23 — For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 8 votes
- Proverbs 28:5 — Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 5 votes
Proverbs 15:25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
Points to (15)
- Psalms 146:9 — The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he… 9 votes
- Psalms 68:5–6 — A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. 7 votes
- Proverbs 23:10 — Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 6 votes
- Proverbs 14:11 — The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 6 votes
- Proverbs 12:7 — The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 6 votes
- Deuteronomy 10:17–18 — For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which… 6 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Psalms 146:9 — The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he… 5 votes
- Mark 7:21 — Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: 4 votes
- Proverbs 12:7 — The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 2 votes
- Job 40:12 — Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. 2 votes
Proverbs 15:26
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 6:16–19 — These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 7 votes
- Matthew 12:34–37 — O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the… 6 votes
- Jeremiah 4:14 — O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts… 6 votes
- Proverbs 15:23 — A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! 6 votes
- Psalms 37:30–31 — The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 5 votes
- Psalms 19:14 — Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength,… 5 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and… 39 votes
- Proverbs 16:24 — Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 10 votes
- Mark 2:8 — And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto… 3 votes
- Acts 8:20 — But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be… 2 votes
Proverbs 15:27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Points to (20)
- Exodus 23:8 — And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. 9 votes
- Proverbs 1:19 — So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 8 votes
- Jeremiah 17:11 — As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall… 6 votes
- Isaiah 33:15–16 — He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh… 5 votes
- Proverbs 11:29 — He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 5 votes
- Deuteronomy 16:19 — Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the… 5 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Proverbs 23:4 — Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:9 — But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which… 10 votes
- Proverbs 1:19 — So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 8 votes
- Exodus 23:8 — And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. 8 votes
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Points to (15)
- 1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you… 11 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:2 — Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in… 8 votes
- Proverbs 29:11 — A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 8 votes
- James 3:6–8 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 7 votes
- Proverbs 16:23 — The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 7 votes
- Proverbs 15:2 — The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 6 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Matthew 15:18 — But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 21 votes
- Proverbs 17:27 — He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 13 votes
- Matthew 12:35 — A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil… 12 votes
- Proverbs 16:23 — The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 9 votes
Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Points to (15)
- John 9:31 — Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he… 27 votes
- Psalms 145:18–19 — The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. 21 votes
- 1 Peter 3:12 — For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of… 19 votes
- Proverbs 15:8 — The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 19 votes
- Psalms 34:15–17 — The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 14 votes
- James 5:16–18 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 11 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 98 votes
- John 9:31 — Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he… 53 votes
- Isaiah 59:2 — But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that… 43 votes
- 1 John 5:14 — And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth… 35 votes
Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Points to (11)
- Luke 2:10–19 — And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to… 8 votes
- Revelation 22:5 — And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth… 7 votes
- Isaiah 58:11 — And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou… 7 votes
- Proverbs 25:25 — As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. 7 votes
- Revelation 21:23 — And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten… 6 votes
- Proverbs 17:22 — A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 5 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Proverbs 25:25 — As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. 9 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:7 — Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: 7 votes
- Proverbs 28:25 — He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 5 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:1 — A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. 2 votes
Proverbs 15:31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Points to (9)
- Proverbs 15:5 — A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 10 votes
- Proverbs 25:12 — As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 6 votes
- John 15:3–4 — Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 5 votes
- Proverbs 19:20 — Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 5 votes
- Proverbs 9:8–9 — Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 5 votes
- Isaiah 55:3 — Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant… 4 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Proverbs 13:20 — He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 61 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,… 40 votes
- Proverbs 6:23 — For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 14 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:5 — It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. 11 votes
Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Points to (19)
- Revelation 3:19 — As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 7 votes
- Proverbs 1:24–33 — Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 7 votes
- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 5 votes
- Jeremiah 5:3 — O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast… 3 votes
- Isaiah 1:5 — Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart… 3 votes
- Proverbs 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 3 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Proverbs 8:36 — But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. 15 votes
- Revelation 3:19 — As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 8 votes
- Jeremiah 44:7 — Therefore now thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil… 3 votes
- Proverbs 29:24 — Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 3 votes
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Points to (12)
- 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 11 votes
- Proverbs 18:12 — Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. 11 votes
- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 9 votes
- James 4:10 — Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 7 votes
- Psalms 34:11 — Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 7 votes
- Psalms 111:10 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments:… 6 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Proverbs 29:23 — A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 103 votes
- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 43 votes
- Matthew 23:12 — And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. 21 votes
- Proverbs 11:2 — When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 18 votes