Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying word stirreth up anger.
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a grievous word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.
The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
3 In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4 A healing [word] of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a breaking of the spirit.
5 A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.
A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure; but in the income of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of a righteous man is much treasure, but in the revenues of a wicked man is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but the heart of the foolish, not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of the Lord: but, the prayer of the upright [obtaineth] his favor.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.
The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 An evil correction is [destined] for him that forsaketh the [right] path; he that hateth admonition will die.
There is grievous correction for him who forsakes the way. He who hates reproof shall die.
11 The nether world and corruption are open before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah. How much more then the hearts of the sons of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.
A scoffer does not like to be reproved. He will not go to the wise.
13 A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah, than great treasure and trouble with it.
17 Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
18 A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is like a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is a levelled [road].
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is made a highway.
20 A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.
Folly is joy to him who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding makes his going straight.
22 Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
Where there is no counsel, plans are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word [spoken] at the proper time, how good is it!
A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!
24 The path of life [leadeth] upward for the intelligent, in order that he may avoid the nether world beneath. (Sheol h7585)
To the wise man the way of life is upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The Lord, will tear down the house of the proud; but he will set up firmly the boundary [-stone] of the widow.
Jehovah will root up the house of the proud, but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure [before him].
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah, but pleasant words are pure.
27 He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.
He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
The heart of a righteous man meditates to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked; but the prayer of the righteous doth he hear.
Jehovah is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 [What is pleasant to] the light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report giveth marrow to the bones.
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news make the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.
The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who hearkens to reproof gets understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the correction for wisdom; and before honor there must come humility.
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.
