Proverbs 15
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying word stirreth up anger.
2 The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.
3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, keeping watch over the evil and the good.
In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.
4 A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes 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 has contempt for his father's instruction, but he who learns from correction 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 person there is great treasure, but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure; but in the income of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about, but not so the hearts of fools.
The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.
8 Yahweh hates the sacrifices of wicked people, but the prayer of upright people is his delight.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of the Lord: but, the prayer of the upright [obtaineth] his favor.
9 Yahweh hates the way of wicked people, but he loves the one who pursues what is right.
An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.
10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way and he who hates correction will die.
An evil correction is [destined] for him that forsaketh the [right] path; he that hateth admonition will die.
11 Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh; how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind? (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 The mocker resents correction; he will not go to the wise.
A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.
13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.
14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of oppressed people are miserable, but a cheerful heart has an unending 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 Yahweh than great treasure with confusion.
Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.
17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf served with hatred.
Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.
18 An angry man stirs up arguments, but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.
A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.
19 The path of the sluggard is like a place with a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.
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 brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.
22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice, but with numerous advisors they succeed.
Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word [spoken] at the proper time, how good is it!
24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people, that they may turn away from Sheol beneath. (Sheol h7585)
The path of life [leadeth] upward for the intelligent, in order that he may avoid the nether world beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property 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 Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, but the words of kindness are pure.
An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure [before him].
27 The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.
He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.
28 The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.
The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.
29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people, but he hears the prayer of righteous people.
The Lord is far from the wicked; but the prayer of the righteous doth he hear.
30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart and good news is health to the body.
[What is pleasant to] the light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report giveth marrow to the bones.
31 If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, you will remain among wise people.
The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.
32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to correction gains understanding.
He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom and humility comes before honor.
The fear of the Lord is the correction for wisdom; and before honor there must come humility.
