Proverbiorum 15
1 responsio mollis frangit iram sermo durus suscitat furorem
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.
2 lingua sapientium ornat scientiam os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
3 in omni loco oculi Domini contemplantur malos et bonos
The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.
4 lingua placabilis lignum vitae quae inmoderata est conteret spiritum
A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.
5 stultus inridet disciplinam patris sui qui autem custodit increpationes astutior fiet
The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 domus iusti plurima fortitudo et in fructibus impii conturbatur
In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.
7 labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam cor stultorum dissimile erit
The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
8 victimae impiorum abominabiles Domino vota iustorum placabilia
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.
9 abominatio est Domino via impii qui sequitur iustitiam diligetur ab eo
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.
10 doctrina mala deserenti viam qui increpationes odit morietur
Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.
The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 non amat pestilens eum qui se corripit nec ad sapientes graditur
The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.
13 cor gaudens exhilarat faciem in maerore animi deicitur spiritus
A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 cor sapientis quaerit doctrinam et os stultorum pascetur inperitia
The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 omnes dies pauperis mali secura mens quasi iuge convivium
The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 melius est parum cum timore Domini quam thesauri magni et insatiabiles
Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 melius est vocare ad holera cum caritate quam ad vitulum saginatum cum odio
Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
18 vir iracundus provocat rixas qui patiens est mitigat suscitatas
The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 iter pigrorum quasi sepes spinarum via iustorum absque offendiculo
The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
20 filius sapiens laetificat patrem et stultus homo despicit matrem suam
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 stultitia gaudium stulto et vir prudens dirigit gressus
Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium ubi vero plures sunt consiliarii confirmantur
Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 laetatur homo in sententia oris sui et sermo oportunus est optimus
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 domum superborum demolietur Dominus et firmos facit terminos viduae
The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
26 abominatio Domini cogitationes malae et purus sermo pulcherrimus
Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.
27 conturbat domum suam qui sectatur avaritiam qui autem odit munera vivet
He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.
28 mens iusti meditatur oboedientiam os impiorum redundat malis
The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 longe est Dominus ab impiis et orationes iustorum exaudiet
The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 lux oculorum laetificat animam fama bona inpinguat ossa
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.
31 auris quae audit increpationes vitae in medio sapientium commorabitur
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.
32 qui abicit disciplinam despicit animam suam qui adquiescit increpationibus possessor est cordis
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own life; But he that hearkeneth to rebuke getteth understanding.
33 timor Domini disciplina sapientiae et gloriam praecedit humilitas
The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.
