Proverbs 15
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Proverbs 15
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| A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. | By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings. |
| The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. | Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words. |
| The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. | The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. |
| A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit. | A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit. |
| A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. | A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense. |
| In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. | In the house of the upright man there is a great store of wealth; but in the profits of the sinner there is trouble. |
| The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so. | The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right. |
| The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight. | The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight. |
| The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. | The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him. |
| There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die. | There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching. |
| Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men! | Before the Lord are the underworld and destruction: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men! |
| A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. | The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise. |
| A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. | A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. |
| The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. | The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise. |
| All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast. | All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast. |
| Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith. | Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble. |
| Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. | Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it. |
| A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. | An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting. |
| The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. | Thorns are round the way of the hater of work; but the road of the hard worker becomes a highway. |
| 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 has no respect for his mother. |
| Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. | Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight. |
| Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. | Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain. |
| A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it! | A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is! |
| To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. | Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld. |
| Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow. | The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow. |
| Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure. | Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing. |
| He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. | He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life. |
| The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. | The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things. |
| Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous. | The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright. |
| The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat. | The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat. |
| The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. | The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise. |
| He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. | He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom. |
| The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility. | The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour. |
