సామెతలు 15
A kind reply wards off anger, but hurtful words make people mad.
What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
The Lord sees everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
Gentle words are a source of life, but telling lies does a lot of damage.
Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.
There's plenty of treasure where good people live, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.
The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.
The Lord hates the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who do what is right.
If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.
11 ౧౧ మృత్యులోకం, నాశనకరమైన అగాధం యెహోవాకు తేటగా కనబడుతున్నాయి. మనుషుల హృదయాలు ఆయనకు మరింత తేటగా కనబడతాయి గదా? (Sheol h7585)
Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts! (Sheol h7585)
12 ౧౨ అపహాసకుడు తనకు బుద్ధి చెప్పే వాళ్ళను ప్రేమించడు. వాడు జ్ఞానుల మంచి మాటల కోసం వారి దగ్గరికి వెళ్లడు.
Scoffers don't like to be corrected, so they don't go to the wise for advice.
If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.
An insightful mind looks for knowledge, but stupid people feed on foolishness.
The life of poor people is hard, but if you stay cheerful, it's a continual feast.
16 ౧౬ విస్తారమైన సంపద కలిగి నెమ్మది లేకుండా ఉండడం కంటే యెహోవా పట్ల భయభక్తులు కలిగి ఉన్నదానితో జీవించడం ఉత్తమం.
It's better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.
Better a dinner of vegetables where there's love than eating meat with hatred.
Short-tempered people stir up trouble, but those slow to anger calm things down.
The way of lazy people is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the good is an open highway.
A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
22 ౨౨ సలహా చెప్పే వారు లేని చోట కార్యం వ్యర్థమైపోతుంది. ఎక్కువమంది సలహాలతో కొనసాగించే కార్యం స్థిరంగా ఉంటుంది.
Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.
A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!
24 ౨౪ వివేకం గల వాడు కింద ఉన్న మృత్యులోకంలో పడకుండా ఉండాలని పైకి వెళ్ళే జీవమార్గం వైపు చూస్తాడు. (Sheol h7585)
Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below. (Sheol h7585)
The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.
The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.
People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.
28 ౨౮ నీతిమంతుని మనస్సు జ్ఞానంతో కూడిన జవాబు ఇవ్వడానికి ప్రయత్నిస్తుంది. మూర్ఖుల నోటి వెంట చెడ్డ మాటలే వస్తాయి.
Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.
The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.
Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.
32 ౩౨ క్రమశిక్షణ అంగీకరించని వాడు తనను తాను ద్వేషించు కుంటున్నాడు. దిద్దుబాటును స్వీకరించేవాడు వివేకం గలవాడు.
If you ignore instruction you have no self-esteem, but if you listen to correction you gain understanding.
33 ౩౩ యెహోవా పట్ల భయభక్తులు కలిగి ఉండడం జ్ఞానం వృద్ది చేసుకునే సాధనం. వినయం కలిగి ఉంటే గౌరవ ప్రతిష్టలు కలుగుతాయి.
Respect for the Lord teaches wisdom; humility goes before honor.
