Proverbs 15
Treated in 18 passages across the library.
The verses these writers stop at
- 15:1 A gentle reply calms anger, but a hurtful word makes tempers flare. 4
- 15:8 The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayers of the upright are his delight. 4
- 15:3 There is no place the LORD does not see; his eyes watch both the evil and the good. 3
- 15:22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice, but with many advisers they succeed. 2
- 15:16 Better to have little and fear the LORD than great riches with trouble. 1
- 15:19 For the lazy, the road is a thorn hedge, but for the upright it is a smooth highway. 1
- 15:24 For the wise, the road of life climbs upward, away from Sheol beneath. 1
- 15:27 Those greedy for dishonest gain bring trouble on their families, but those who hate bribes will live. 1
- 15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility comes before honor. 1
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Where it is preached
- Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 3 ·
Day 9 — Gentleness cites Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 (BSB) Sofia’s brother barged into her room and yelled, “You took my charger AGAIN!” Sofia…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 9: Songs and Wise Words ·
A Gentle Answer cites Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 Proverbs has a lot to say about words, the things we say to each other. Here’s one of the…
- Real Questions – Book 3 ·
What If My Friends Think Christianity Is Stupid? cites Proverbs 15:1
…lunch into a debate. “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1). When you stay calm and good-humoured, you show that your faith isn’t fragile. People…
- Real Questions – Book 3 ·
Is It Wrong to Be Angry? cites Proverbs 15:1
…changed people do. “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1). That isn’t weakness. It’s strength under control: “he who controls his temper is…
- Sons of the King – 30 Days with God for Guys – Book 2 ·
Day 4 — When No One’s Watching cites Proverbs 15:3
“The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.” — Proverbs 15:3 (BSB) Have you ever done your chores really well when your mom was watching, and then…
- Holiness ·
Visible Churches Warned cites Prov. xv. 3
…says, “I know them!” “His eyes are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.” (Prov. xv. 3.) You never did an action, however private, but Jesus saw it. You never spoke a word, no…
- Knots Untied ·
The Real Presence cites Prov. xv. 3
…in Proverbs, “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.” (Prov. xv. 3.) It is written in Jeremiah, “Thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men…
- All Things for Good ·
Why all things work for good cites Prov. xv. 8
…Prayer works for their hurt. “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord” (Prov. xv. 8). A wicked man is in a great strait: if he prays not, he sins; if he prays, he sins, “Let…
- The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith ·
The Month of March cites Prov. 15:8
…and not be afraid." March 18 CONTINUE UPRIGHT "The prayer of the upright is his delight" Prov. 15:8 This is as good as a promise, for it declares a present fact, which will be the same…
- The Ten Commandments ·
4.6 Prayer cites Prov 15: 8
…Because he loves to hear the voice of prayer. ‘The prayer of the upright is his delight.’ Prov 15: 8. You let the musician play a great while ere you throw him down money, because you love…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 14 — The Beginning of Justification cites Prov. 15:8
…the wicked is an abomination to the Lord; but the prayer of the upright is his delight,” (Prov. 15:8. ) We hold it, therefore, as indubitable, indeed it should be notorious to all tolerably…
- Faithful With Little ·
The Learned Secret of Contentment cites Proverbs 15:16
…And Proverbs: “Better to have little and fear the LORD than great riches with trouble” (Proverbs 15:16). A voice from the past In The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan has his pilgrims pass…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Third Stage cites Prov. 15:19
…is fulfilled unto them as it is written, “The way of the slothful man is full of thorns.” Prov. 15:19. Yea, they will rather choose to walk upon a snare than to go up this hill, and the rest…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
The Church and the Body of Christ cites Proverbs 15:22
…is, purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established” (Proverbs 15:22, ASV). This has governance implications. Boards and elders should not exist merely to…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
How Do I Know God’s Will for My Life? cites Proverbs 15:22
…who love you. “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22). Parents, teachers, youth leaders and older Christians often see your gifts more clearly…
- The Ten Commandments ·
1.3 The Preface to the Commandments cites Prov 15: 24
…it may be observed that hell is locus subterraneus, some place beneath. ‘Hell beneath.’ Prov 15: 24. Hesiod says, ‘Hell is as far under the earth, as heaven is above it.’ The devils…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
The Battle Within cites Proverbs 15:27
…with their income" (Ecclesiastes 5:10). "A greedy man brings ruin to his household" (Proverbs 15:27). "The Lord detests dishonest scales" (Proverbs 11:1). If you are in a position where you…
- Evening by Evening ·
April cites Proverbs 15:33
…there to indulge in communion with the Most High. April 5 “Before honour is humility.” (Proverbs 15:33) Humiliation of soul always brings a positive blessing with it. If we empty our hearts of…