Proverbs 15
1 A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.
4 A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.
A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.
5 A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.
The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
8 The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.
10 Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.
Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men? (Sheol h7585)
The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.
The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.
13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.
The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
18 A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.
The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
20 A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.
Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!
The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.
The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
26 Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.
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 bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.
He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.
28 The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.
The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.
The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.
32 He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.
The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.
