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    Proverbs 15 (KJV)

    Read Proverbs chapter 15 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Proverbs 15

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    Proverbs 15:1

    "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up…"

    Proverbs 15:13

    "A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow o…"

    Proverbs 15:33

    "The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and befor…"

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    Proverbs 15 Summary

    Proverbs 15 is rich with teachings about speech, attitude, and the fear of the Lord. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

    The chapter also teaches that the Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked but delights in the prayer of the upright. Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

    Key Themes

    Gentle answerGod sees everythingBetter a little with GodPrayer of the upright

    Key Verses in Proverbs 15

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

    — Proverbs 15:1

    One of the most practical and frequently quoted proverbs about conflict resolution.

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

    — Proverbs 15:3

    Nothing escapes God's notice—both a comfort and a warning.

    "Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil."

    — Proverbs 15:16

    Redefines true prosperity as peace with God rather than material abundance.

    Life Application

    The next time conflict rises, try a gentle answer before a harsh one. It's one of the simplest and most effective wisdom principles you can apply today.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does a gentle answer always work?

    As a general principle, gentleness de-escalates conflict far more effectively than harshness. While not every situation responds identically, gentleness is always the wiser starting point.

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