Proverbs 15
1 A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father’s correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is 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 is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
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 to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.
10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.
The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
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 cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast.
The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath 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 a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.
The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: 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 wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!
The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
26 Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words [are] pure.
Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] good tidings make the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.
32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [goeth] humility.
The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.
