Proverbs 15
1 A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3 In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5 A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6 The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.
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 shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
8 The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him.
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
10 Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die.
Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men! (Sheol h7585)
Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 He who corrupts himself does not love the one who afflicts him, nor will he step toward the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
13 A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17 It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18 A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.
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 the father. But the foolish man despises his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22 Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
24 The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell. (Sheol h7585)
The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26 Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27 Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
33 The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory.
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
