Proverbs 15
1 Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3 The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5 A fool scorns his father's instruction; but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6 In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.
In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
7 The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
8 The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The ways of an ungodly [man] are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
10 The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.
Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men? (Sheol h7585)
Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
13 When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, [the countenance] is sad.
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15 The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16 Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear [of the Lord].
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17 Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.
Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18 A passionate man stirs up strife; but [he that is] slow to anger appeases even a rising one. A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs [them] up.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
20 A wise son gladdens [his] father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22 They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common [weal].
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
24 The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell. (Sheol h7585)
The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26 An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27 A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. [By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; ] but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.
The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God. The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that mind reproofs loves his soul.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
33 The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will correspond therewith.
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
