Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
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 the foolish poureth out folly.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
The eyes of Yhwh are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
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 becometh prudent.
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
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 not so the heart of the foolish.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yhwh: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto Yhwh: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
Hell and destruction are before Yhwh: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
Better is little with the fear of Yhwh than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
Yhwh will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Yhwh: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Yhwh is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
The fear of Yhwh is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
