Scripture Context

Proverbs 14:32 - Proverbs 15:7

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.

5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.