Proverbs 15
1 A kind reply wards off anger, but hurtful words make people mad.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3 The Lord sees everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 Gentle words are a source of life, but telling lies does a lot of damage.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5 Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6 There's plenty of treasure where good people live, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
7 Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
8 The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The Lord hates the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who do what is right.
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
10 If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.
Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts! (Sheol h7585)
Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 Scoffers don't like to be corrected, so they don't go to the wise for advice.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
13 If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 An insightful mind looks for knowledge, but stupid people feed on foolishness.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15 The life of poor people is hard, but if you stay cheerful, it's a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16 It's better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17 Better a dinner of vegetables where there's love than eating meat with hatred.
Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18 Short-tempered people stir up trouble, but those slow to anger calm things down.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of lazy people is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the good is an open highway.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
20 A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22 Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26 The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27 People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.
The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31 If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 If you ignore instruction you have no self-esteem, but if you listen to correction you gain understanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
33 Respect for the Lord teaches wisdom; humility goes before honor.
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
