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15 Uma resposta delicada anula a irritação;
as palavras duras suscitam a cólera.

A língua dos sábios faz da aprendizagem uma alegria,
mas da boca dos insensatos só jorram disparates.

Os olhos do Senhor estão em toda a parte,
observando tanto os bons como os maus.

Uma palavra reconfortante é uma árvore de vida,
mas a do que fala perversamente logo traz desencorajamento.

Só os tolos desprezam a opinião dos pais;
uma pessoa prudente toma em consideração as suas sugestões e avisos.

Na casa do justo há um grande tesouro;
os rendimentos dos perversos trazem-lhes perturbação.

A boca dos sábios difunde conhecimento,
mas o coração dos insensatos não procede assim.

O Senhor repudia o culto e os sacrifícios dos perversos,
mas tem todo o prazer nas orações dos retos.

O Senhor detesta os feitos dos pecadores,
mas ama os que seguem a justiça.

10 Deus corrigirá severamente os que se desviam do bom caminho;
os que se revoltarem contra essa correção morrerão.

11 Se nem as profundezas do mundo dos mortos podem ocultar-se aos olhos do Senhor,
quanto mais o coração dos seres humanos!

12 Os escarnecedores nunca se chegam às pessoas com entendimento,
porque não gostam de ser repreendidos.

13 Um rosto alegre traduz a felicidade dum coração;
a aflição do íntimo reflete-se na expressão que apresenta.

14 As pessoas com discernimento estão sempre sedentas da verdade;
os insensatos engordam só com parvoíces.

15 Quando alguém está aflito, tudo lhe parece sombrio e mal;
um coração alegre vive sempre em festa.

16 É melhor viver com pouco, mas temer ao Senhor,
do que ser multimilionário e viver dia-a-dia com aflições.

17 Vale mais ter um simples caldo, na companhia daqueles que amamos,
do que a carne mais saborosa num ambiente de discórdia.

18 Um indivíduo irascível está sempre a levantar discussões;
o que lhe vale são as pessoas que sabem dominar-se,
para pôr um ponto final na contenda.

19 Para o preguiçoso, a vida é como um caminho cheio de espinhos;
os retos sabem fazer dela um caminho plano.

20 Um filho sábio procura dar alegria aos seus pais;
os insensatos desprezam a opinião deles.

21 Os pobres de entendimento ficam todos contentes com palermices;
as pessoas de juízo procuram ter uma conduta sensata.

22 Um empreendimento feito sem o conselho dos que conhecem o assunto falha;
são os muitos conselheiros que podem dar uma garantia de sucesso.

23 Toda a gente gosta de dar bons conselhos;
como é bom ser-se capaz de dizer aquilo que é preciso, no momento certo!

24 Para os que seguem a Deus, o caminho da vida é para cima,
deixando para trás o mundo dos mortos.

25 O Senhor destruirá a casa dos orgulhosos,
mas cuidará das posses das viúvas.

26 O Senhor aborrece solenemente os pensamentos dos pecadores,
mas tem todo o prazer nas palavras bondosas.

27 O dinheiro ganho desonestamente traz perturbação para toda a família;
mas quem aborrecer o suborno viverá.

28 Uma pessoa reta pensa antes de falar;
os maus são capazes de falar sem um mínimo de reflexão.

29 O Senhor está bem longe dos perversos;
quanto à oração dos justos, essa sim, ouve-a!

30 Um olhar feliz e uma boa notícia são coisas que dão felicidade;
as boas notícias renovam as forças.

31 Os que sabem aproveitar as críticas construtivas
virão a ser recebidos no meio de pessoas sensatas.

32 Quem rejeita a correção prejudica-se profundamente;
quem compreende a repreensão adquire ainda mais entendimento.

33 Temer ao Senhor e saber ser humilde
é o fundamento da sabedoria e da dignidade humana.

A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

15 A (A)soft answer turns away wrath,
But (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(C)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

(D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

A [a]wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

(E)A fool despises his father’s instruction,
(F)But he who [b]receives correction is prudent.

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

The lips of the wise [c]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

(G)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who (H)follows righteousness.

10 (I)Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And (J)he who hates correction will die.

11 (K)Hell[d] and [e]Destruction are before the Lord;
So how much more (L)the hearts of the sons of men.

12 (M)A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

13 (N)A merry heart makes a cheerful [f]countenance,
But (O)by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
(P)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 (Q)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 (R)Better is a dinner of [g]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 (S)A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 (T)The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

20 (U)A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 (V)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [h]discernment,
(W)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 (X)Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And (Y)a word spoken [i]in due season, how good it is!

24 (Z)The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may (AA)turn away from [j]hell below.

25 (AB)The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But (AC)He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26 (AD)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
(AE)But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27 (AF)He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous (AG)studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29 (AH)The Lord is far from the wicked,
But (AI)He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones [k]healthy.

31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
33 (AJ)The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And (AK)before honor is humility.

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:4 Lit. healing
  2. Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
  3. Proverbs 15:7 spread
  4. Proverbs 15:11 Or Sheol
  5. Proverbs 15:11 Heb. Abaddon
  6. Proverbs 15:13 face
  7. Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables
  8. Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
  9. Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time
  10. Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
  11. Proverbs 15:30 Lit. fat

15 A gentle answer(A) turns away wrath,(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(C)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(D)

The eyes(E) of the Lord are everywhere,(F)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(G)

The soothing tongue(H) is a tree of life,(I)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.(J)

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(K)

The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(L)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(M)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(N)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

The Lord detests the sacrifice(O) of the wicked,(P)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(Q)

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(R)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(S)

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.(T)

11 Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord(U)
    how much more do human hearts!(V)

12 Mockers resent correction,(W)
    so they avoid the wise.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(X)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.(Y)

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)

18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,(AD)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.(AE)

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.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,(AI)
    but with many advisers(AJ) they succeed.(AK)

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply(AL)
    and how good is a timely word!(AM)

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)

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(AT)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(AU)

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)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(AY)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(AZ)

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(BA)
    and humility comes before honor.(BB)

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon