Proverbs 15
1 A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3 The eyes of the Lord in euery place beholde the euill and the good.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5 A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6 The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
7 The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
10 Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men? (Sheol h7585)
Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
13 A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15 All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16 Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18 An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
20 A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22 Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
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 will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26 The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27 He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
33 The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisdome: and before honour, goeth humilitie.
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
