Proverbs 15
1 A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
3 The eyes of the Lord in euery place beholde the euill and the good.
The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, keeping watch over 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.
A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
5 A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, but he who learns from correction is 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 person there is great treasure, but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.
7 The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about, but not so the hearts of fools.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.
Yahweh hates the sacrifices of wicked people, but the prayer of upright people is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
Yahweh hates the way of wicked people, but he loves the one who pursues what is right.
10 Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way and he who hates correction will 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 open before Yahweh; how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind? (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.
The mocker resents correction; he will not go to the wise.
13 A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15 All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
All the days of oppressed people are miserable, but a cheerful heart has an unending 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 Yahweh than great treasure with confusion.
17 Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf served with hatred.
18 An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
An angry man stirs up arguments, but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.
19 The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
The path of the sluggard is like a place with a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.
20 A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
21 Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
22 Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
Plans go wrong where there is no advice, but with numerous advisors they succeed.
23 A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!
The path of life leads upward for prudent people, that they may turn away 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.
Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of the widow.
26 The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, but the words of kindness are pure.
27 He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.
29 The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Yahweh is far away from wicked people, but he hears the prayer of righteous people.
30 The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart and good news is health to the body.
31 The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, you will remain among wise people.
32 Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
The one who rejects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to correction gains understanding.
33 The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisdome: and before honour, goeth humilitie.
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom and humility comes before honor.
