Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours 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, 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.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards 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 does not so.
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 unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
10 Correction [is] grievous to him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? (Sheol h7585)
Hell 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 loves not one that reproves him: neither will he 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 makes a cheerful 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 foolishness.
The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
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 he that is of a merry heart has 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 trouble 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 stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases 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 slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises 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 destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
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 has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell 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 destroy 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 the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates 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 studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours 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 hears 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 rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets 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 is humility.
