Proverbs 15 - NCB & NRSV

A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. Proverbs 15:1

A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. Proverbs 15:1	A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. speaking gentleness anger
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. speaking Spirit lying

A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Father wisdom children
It is better to have a little and fear the Lord than to possess immense wealth and suffer anguish. Proverbs 15:16	Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. money awe materialism
Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. Proverbs 15:22	Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed. speaking planning
A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. Proverbs 15:23	To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! speaking joy
The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. Proverbs 15:33	The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor. humility awe wisdom