Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying word stirreth up anger.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding 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 wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure; but in the income of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked 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 [doeth] 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 the LORD: 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 the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 An evil correction is [destined] for him that forsaketh the [right] path; he that hateth admonition will die.
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth 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)
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the 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 that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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 that is of a merry heart [hath] 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 the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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 stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth 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 slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
20 A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth 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 that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors 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 hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
24 The path of life [leadeth] upward for the intelligent, in order that he may avoid the nether world beneath. (Sheol h7585)
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell 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.
The LORD will destroy 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].
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked; but the prayer of the righteous doth he hear.
The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth 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 rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the correction for wisdom; and before honor there must come humility.
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
