Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; 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 fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness in it [is] a breach in the spirit.
A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A fool despiseth his father's correction; 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 treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
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 the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
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 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 the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction [is] grievous to him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and 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)
The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; 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 to be reproved; 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 merry 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 him that hath discernment 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 merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
All the days of the poor 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 trouble with it.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A wrathful man stirreth up discord; 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 though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
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 lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; 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 in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border 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 wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
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 the righteous 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.
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] a good report maketh the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
