Proverbs 15:28-33

The Message

²⁸Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people;
the wicked are sewers of abuse.

²⁹God keeps his distance from the wicked;
he closely attends to the prayers of God-loyal people.

³⁰A twinkle in the eye means joy in the heart,
and good news makes you feel fit as a fiddle.

³¹Listen to good advice if you want to live well,
an honored guest among wise men and women.

³²An undisciplined, self-willed life is puny;
an obedient, God-willed life is spacious.

³³Fear-of-God is a school in skilled living—
first you learn humility, then you experience glory.

Proverbs 15:28-33

New International Version

²⁸The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(A)
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(B)

²⁹The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.^(C)

³⁰Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.^(D)

³¹Whoever heeds life-giving correction
will be at home among the wise.^(E)

³²Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,^(F)
but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.^(G)

³³Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(H)
and humility comes before honor.^(I)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)