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Proverbes 15
Louis Segond
Proverbes 15
Louis Segond
15 Une réponse douce calme la fureur, Mais une parole dure excite la colère.
2 La langue des sages rend la science aimable, Et la bouche des insensés répand la folie.
3 Les yeux de l'Éternel sont en tout lieu, Observant les méchants et les bons.
4 La langue douce est un arbre de vie, Mais la langue perverse brise l'âme.
5 L'insensé dédaigne l'instruction de son père, Mais celui qui a égard à la réprimande agit avec prudence.
6 Il y a grande abondance dans la maison du juste, Mais il y a du trouble dans les profits du méchant.
7 Les lèvres des sages répandent la science, Mais le coeur des insensés n'est pas droit.
8 Le sacrifice des méchants est en horreur à l'Éternel, Mais la prière des hommes droits lui est agréable.
9 La voie du méchant est en horreur à l'Éternel, Mais il aime celui qui poursuit la justice.
10 Une correction sévère menace celui qui abandonne le sentier; Celui qui hait la réprimande mourra.
11 Le séjour des morts et l'abîme sont devant l'Éternel; Combien plus les coeurs des fils de l'homme!
12 Le moqueur n'aime pas qu'on le reprenne, Il ne va point vers les sages.
13 Un coeur joyeux rend le visage serein; Mais quand le coeur est triste, l'esprit est abattu.
14 Un coeur intelligent cherche la science, Mais la bouche des insensés se plaît à la folie.
15 Tous les jours du malheureux sont mauvais, Mais le coeur content est un festin perpétuel.
16 Mieux vaut peu, avec la crainte de l'Éternel, Qu'un grand trésor, avec le trouble.
17 Mieux vaut de l'herbe pour nourriture, là où règne l'amour, Qu'un boeuf engraissé, si la haine est là.
18 Un homme violent excite des querelles, Mais celui qui est lent à la colère apaise les disputes.
19 Le chemin du paresseux est comme une haie d'épines, Mais le sentier des hommes droits est aplani.
20 Un fils sage fait la joie de son père, Et un homme insensé méprise sa mère.
21 La folie est une joie pour celui qui est dépourvu de sens, Mais un homme intelligent va le droit chemin.
22 Les projets échouent, faute d'une assemblée qui délibère; Mais ils réussissent quand il y a de nombreux conseillers.
23 On éprouve de la joie à donner une réponse de sa bouche; Et combien est agréable une parole dite à propos!
24 Pour le sage, le sentier de la vie mène en haut, Afin qu'il se détourne du séjour des morts qui est en bas.
25 L'Éternel renverse la maison des orgueilleux, Mais il affermit les bornes de la veuve.
26 Les pensées mauvaises sont en horreur à l'Éternel, Mais les paroles agréables sont pures à ses yeux.
27 Celui qui est avide de gain trouble sa maison, Mais celui qui hait les présents vivra.
28 Le coeur du juste médite pour répondre, Mais la bouche des méchants répand des méchancetés.
29 L'Éternel s'éloigne des méchants, Mais il écoute la prière des justes.
30 Ce qui plaît aux yeux réjouit le coeur; Une bonne nouvelle fortifie les membres.
31 L'oreille attentive aux réprimandes qui mènent à la vie Fait son séjour au milieu des sages.
32 Celui qui rejette la correction méprise son âme, Mais celui qui écoute la réprimande acquiert l'intelligence.
33 La crainte de l'Éternel enseigne la sagesse, Et l'humilité précède la gloire.
Proverbs 15
King James Version
Proverbs 15
King James Version
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15
World English Bible
Proverbs 15
World English Bible
15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3 Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5 A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so with the heart of fools.
8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way.
Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11 Sheol[a] and Abaddon are before Yahweh—
how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched,
but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
than great treasure with trouble.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is,
than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 A wrathful man stirs up contention,
but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,
but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son makes a father glad,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise,
to keep him from going downward to Sheol.[b]
25 Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud,
but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
but he who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.
Good news gives health to the bones.
31 The ear that listens to reproof lives,
and will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul,
but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15
New International Version
Proverbs 15
New International Version
5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(K)
6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(L)
but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(M)
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(N)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.
10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.(T)
12 Mockers resent correction,(W)
so they avoid the wise.
14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(Z)
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(AA)
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(AB)
17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
than a fattened calf with hatred.(AC)
19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(AF)
but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(AG)
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(AH)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(AN)
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.(AO)
26 The Lord detests the thoughts(AP) of the wicked,(AQ)
but gracious words are pure(AR) in his sight.
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(AS)
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(AV)
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(AW)
31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
will be at home among the wise.(AX)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon
Louis Segond (LSG)
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