Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh 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 maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
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; They behold 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 mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
The fool despiseth the correction of his father; 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 wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
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 righteous 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 him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.
10 Correction [is] grievous to him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; 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 underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.
The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
A joyous heart maketh a bright 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 the man of understanding 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.
The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much 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 there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who 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 slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
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 who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a 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 due season, how good it is!
The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The LORD destroyeth 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.
Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes 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 meditateth on his 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 good tidings make 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 Shall dwell 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 life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility.
The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.
