Proverbs 15
1 When people are angry with you, reply to them gently, and it will calm them; but if you reply harshly to them, it causes them to become more angry.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.
2 When wise [people] speak [MTY], it causes those who hear what they say to want to know more; foolish people continually say [MTY] what is foolish.
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
3 Yahweh sees [MTY] [what is happening] everywhere; he observes what bad [people do] as well as what good [people do].
The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.
4 Those who speak [MTY] kindly to people are [like] [MET] trees [whose fruit gives] life; speaking what is false causes people to (despair/feel very discouraged).
A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.
5 Foolish children despise their parents when their parents correct/discipline them; wise children accept it.
The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 There are many valuable things in the houses of righteous [people]; the wealth of wicked [people] causes them to have troubles/difficulties.
In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.
7 What wise [people] teach [MTY] causes others to know much more, [but] foolish people cannot teach others what is useful.
The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
8 Yahweh detests the sacrifices that are offered by wicked [people]; what delights/pleases him very much are the prayers of righteous/good [people].
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.
9 Yahweh hates/detests the behavior of wicked [people], but he loves those who always do what is righteous/just/fair.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.
10 Those who do what is wrong will be severely punished; those who do not want to be corrected will die.
Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Yahweh knows [what is happening in] the place where dead people [DOU] are, so he certainly knows [RHQ] what people are thinking. (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 Some people do not want to be corrected; they never go to wise [people to seek good advice from them].
The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.
13 When people are happy, they have smiles on their faces; but when they are sad, [by looking at their faces we can see that] they are sad.
A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 Those who have good sense want to learn more; foolish people [MTY] are very satisfied with being foolish/ignorant.
The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 Those who are oppressed constantly have difficulties, but those who (OR, if they) are happy, [it is as though] [MET] they are having a big feast every day.
The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Being poor and revering Yahweh is better than being rich and having a lot of troubles.
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 Eating meals with [people whom you] love and having only vegetables to eat is better than eating with [people who] hate [each other and] having lots of good meat [to eat].
Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
18 Those who quickly become angry cause arguments/quarreling, but those who do not quickly become angry cause people to act peacefully.
The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 Lazy people constantly [have difficulties] [MET]; [it is as though they are] walking through thorns; but those who are honest and hard-working [will have few difficulties; it is as though they are walking] on a level highway [MET].
The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
20 Children who are wise cause their parents to be happy; it is foolish children who despise their parents.
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Foolish people are happy to [continually] act foolishly; those who have good sense do what is right.
Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 If there is no one to give us good advice, we will not accomplish what we are planning to do; but when we have many [good] advisors, we will succeed.
Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 People rejoice when they are able to reply well to what others have asked them; [truly], it is very delightful to be able to say the right thing at the right time.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!
24 Wise people walk on a road that leads up to a long life; they do not walk on a road that leads down to the place where dead people are. (Sheol h7585)
The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 Yahweh tears down the houses of proud [people], but he protects the property of widows.
The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
26 Yahweh detests what wicked [people] are thinking [about doing]; [but] when people say what is kind, he considers those words to be pure.
Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.
27 Those who try hard to get money by acting dishonestly cause trouble for their family; those who refuse to accept bribes will live [for a long time].
He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.
28 Righteous/Good [people] think carefully before they answer [what others ask them]; wicked [people] very quickly say what is evil.
The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 Yahweh does not listen [MTY] to what wicked [people request him to do]; he listens to righteous [people] when they pray.
The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 If people have a smile on their faces, it makes them/others happy, and [when people hear] good news, it refreshes their spirits [MTY].
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.
31 If people pay attention when [people] correct/warn them, they will become wise.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.
32 If people refuse to listen [when others try] to correct them, they are despising/hurting themselves; those who (pay attention/heed) when [others] warn them (become wiser/acquire good sense).
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
33 If you revere Yahweh, you will learn how to become wise, but [only] after you become humble will [people] honor you.
The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.
