Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying word stirreth up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
A healing [word] of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.
5 A fool despises his father’s instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.
A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues 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 lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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 to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.
10 Correction is grievous to him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof 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 then the hearts of the children 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 loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go to the wise.
A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.
13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.
14 The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds 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 afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than 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 herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.
A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
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 son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother.
A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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 destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
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 the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure [before him].
27 He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.
He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.
28 The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears 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 rejoices the heart: and a good report makes 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 ear that hears the reproof of life stays among the wise.
The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.
32 He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.
He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.
The fear of the Lord is the correction for wisdom; and before honor there must come humility.
