Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous 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 uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon 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 breaking of the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
A fool despiseth his father’s correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
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 the LORD: 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 to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
There is grievous correction for 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)
Sheol and Abaddon are 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 to be reproved: he will not 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 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 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 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 contention: 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 sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.
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 void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Where there is no 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 in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
The LORD will root up 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.
Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words [are] pure.
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.
The LORD 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] good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [goeth] humility.
