Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness in it [is] a breach in the spirit.
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
7 The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
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 Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright 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 a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
10 Correction [is] grievous to him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? (Sheol h7585)
Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16 Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.
Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful [man is] as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
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] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
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] in due season, how good [it is]!
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to 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.
Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
33 The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility.
The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
