Scripture Context

Proverbs 14:29 - Proverbs 15:4

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honor him hath mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness; but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king's favor is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.