Proverbs 15:16-23
New King James Version
16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 (B)Better is a dinner of [a]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.
18 (C)A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
19 (D)The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.
20 (E)A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 (F)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [b]discernment,
(G)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22 (H)Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time
Proverbs 15:16-23
New International Version
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(A)
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.(B)
19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(E)
but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(F)
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(G)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
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