Proverbs 15
1 A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying 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 maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.
3 The eyes of the Lord in euery place beholde the euill and the good.
In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.
A healing [word] of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.
5 A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.
6 The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure; but in the income of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.
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 of the Lord: but, the prayer of the upright [obtaineth] his favor.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.
10 Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
An evil correction is [destined] for him that forsaketh the [right] path; he that hateth admonition will die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes 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 loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.
A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.
13 A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.
14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools 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 he that is of a cheerful heart hath 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 the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.
18 An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.
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 slothful man is like a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is a levelled [road].
20 A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; 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 walketh straight forward.
22 Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
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 [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 The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
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 ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure [before him].
27 He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
29 The Lord is farre off 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 The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh 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 eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.
32 Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.
33 The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisdome: and before honour, goeth humilitie.
The fear of the Lord is the correction for wisdom; and before honor there must come humility.
