Proverbiorum 15
1 responsio mollis frangit iram sermo durus suscitat furorem
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 lingua sapientium ornat scientiam os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3 in omni loco oculi Domini contemplantur malos et bonos
The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 lingua placabilis lignum vitae quae inmoderata est conteret spiritum
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5 stultus inridet disciplinam patris sui qui autem custodit increpationes astutior fiet
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6 domus iusti plurima fortitudo et in fructibus impii conturbatur
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7 labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam cor stultorum dissimile erit
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8 victimae impiorum abominabiles Domino vota iustorum placabilia
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright 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 he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 doctrina mala deserenti viam qui increpationes odit morietur
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men! (Sheol h7585)
12 non amat pestilens eum qui se corripit nec ad sapientes graditur
A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 cor gaudens exhilarat faciem in maerore animi deicitur spiritus
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14 cor sapientis quaerit doctrinam et os stultorum pascetur inperitia
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 omnes dies pauperis mali secura mens quasi iuge convivium
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16 melius est parum cum timore Domini quam thesauri magni et insatiabiles
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
17 melius est vocare ad holera cum caritate quam ad vitulum saginatum cum odio
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 vir iracundus provocat rixas qui patiens est mitigat suscitatas
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 iter pigrorum quasi sepes spinarum via iustorum absque offendiculo
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 filius sapiens laetificat patrem et stultus homo despicit matrem suam
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 stultitia gaudium stulto et vir prudens dirigit gressus
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium ubi vero plures sunt consiliarii confirmantur
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 laetatur homo in sententia oris sui et sermo oportunus est optimus
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. (Sheol h7585)
25 domum superborum demolietur Dominus et firmos facit terminos viduae
The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
26 abominatio Domini cogitationes malae et purus sermo pulcherrimus
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
27 conturbat domum suam qui sectatur avaritiam qui autem odit munera vivet
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
28 mens iusti meditatur oboedientiam os impiorum redundat malis
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29 longe est Dominus ab impiis et orationes iustorum exaudiet
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 lux oculorum laetificat animam fama bona inpinguat ossa
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
31 auris quae audit increpationes vitae in medio sapientium commorabitur
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home amongst the wise.
32 qui abicit disciplinam despicit animam suam qui adquiescit increpationibus possessor est cordis
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33 timor Domini disciplina sapientiae et gloriam praecedit humilitas
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honour is humility.
