Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying word stirreth 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 maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.
3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.
4 Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
A healing [word] of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become 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 there is much treasure; but in the income 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 scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.
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 of the Lord: but, the prayer of the upright [obtaineth] his favor.
9 The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.
10 Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
An evil correction is [destined] for him that forsaketh the [right] path; he that hateth admonition will die.
11 Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
The nether world and corruption are open before the Lord: 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 that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.
13 A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.
14 The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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 cheerful 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 the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.
17 Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.
18 A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.
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 like a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is a levelled [road].
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; 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 void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
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] at the proper time, how good is it!
The path of life [leadeth] upward for the intelligent, in order that he may avoid the nether world beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
The Lord, will tear down the house of the proud; but he will set up firmly the boundary [-stone] of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure [before him].
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will 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 reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The Lord is far from the wicked; but the prayer of the righteous doth he hear.
30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
[What is pleasant to] the light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report giveth marrow to the bones.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.
33 The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
The fear of the Lord is the correction for wisdom; and before honor there must come humility.
