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Proverbs 15
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 15
1599 Geneva Bible
15 1 (A)A soft answer putteth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools (B)babbleth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardness thereof is the breaking of the mind.
5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction, but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
6 The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is [a]trouble.
7 The lips of the wise do spread abroad knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doth not so.
8 The [b]sacrifice of the wicked is abomination unto the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable unto him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth righteousness.
10 Instruction is evil to him that [c]forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
11 [d]Hell and destruction are before the Lord, how much more the hearts of the sons of men?
12 A scorner loveth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he go unto the wise.
13 (C)A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by the sorrow of the heart the mind is heavy.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is fed with foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a good [e]conscience is a continual feast.
16 (D)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of green herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 (E)An angry man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to wrath, appeaseth strife.
19 The way of a slothful man is as an hedge of [f]thorns: but the way of the righteous is plain.
20 (F)A wise son rejoiceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Foolishness is joy to him that is destitute of understanding: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel, thoughts come to nought: but [g]in the multitude of counselors there is steadfastness.
23 A joy cometh to a man by the answer of his mouth: and how good is a word [h]in due season?
24 The way of life is on high to the prudent, to avoid from hell beneath.
25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud men: but he will stablish the borders of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure have [i]pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain, troubleth his own house: but he that beareth gifts, shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the wicked man’s mouth babbleth evil things.
29 The Lord is far off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the [j]correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor goeth [k]humility.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:6 For though they have much, yet it is full of trouble and care.
- Proverbs 15:8 That thing is abominable before God, which the wicked think to be most excellent, and whereby they think most to be accepted.
- Proverbs 15:10 He that swerveth from the word of God, cannot abide to be admonished.
- Proverbs 15:11 There is nothing so deep or secret that can be hid from the eyes of God, much less man’s thoughts.
- Proverbs 15:15 Hebrew, heart.
- Proverbs 15:19 That is, he ever findeth some let or stay, and dare not go forward.
- Proverbs 15:22 Read Prov. 11:14.
- Proverbs 15:23 If we will that our talk be comfortable, we must wait for time and season.
- Proverbs 15:26 That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers.
- Proverbs 15:31 That suffereth himself to be admonished by God’s word, which bringeth life: and so amendeth.
- Proverbs 15:33 Meaning, that God exalteth none but them that are truly humbled.
Proverbios 15
Reina-Valera 1960
Proverbios 15
Reina-Valera 1960
15 La blanda respuesta quita la ira;
Mas la palabra áspera hace subir el furor.
2 La lengua de los sabios adornará la sabiduría;
Mas la boca de los necios hablará sandeces.
3 Los ojos de Jehová están en todo lugar,
Mirando a los malos y a los buenos.
4 La lengua apacible es árbol de vida;
Mas la perversidad de ella es quebrantamiento de espíritu.
5 El necio menosprecia el consejo de su padre;
Mas el que guarda la corrección vendrá a ser prudente.
6 En la casa del justo hay gran provisión;
Pero turbación en las ganancias del impío.
7 La boca de los sabios esparce sabiduría;
No así el corazón de los necios.
8 El sacrificio de los impíos es abominación a Jehová;
Mas la oración de los rectos es su gozo.
9 Abominación es a Jehová el camino del impío;
Mas él ama al que sigue justicia.
10 La reconvención es molesta al que deja el camino;
Y el que aborrece la corrección morirá.
11 El Seol y el Abadón están delante de Jehová;
¡Cuánto más los corazones de los hombres!
12 El escarnecedor no ama al que le reprende,
Ni se junta con los sabios.
13 El corazón alegre hermosea el rostro;
Mas por el dolor del corazón el espíritu se abate.
14 El corazón entendido busca la sabiduría;
Mas la boca de los necios se alimenta de necedades.
15 Todos los días del afligido son difíciles;
Mas el de corazón contento tiene un banquete continuo.
16 Mejor es lo poco con el temor de Jehová,
Que el gran tesoro donde hay turbación.
17 Mejor es la comida de legumbres donde hay amor,
Que de buey engordado donde hay odio.
18 El hombre iracundo promueve contiendas;
Mas el que tarda en airarse apacigua la rencilla.
19 El camino del perezoso es como seto de espinos;
Mas la vereda de los rectos, como una calzada.
20 El hijo sabio alegra al padre;
Mas el hombre necio menosprecia a su madre.
21 La necedad es alegría al falto de entendimiento;
Mas el hombre entendido endereza sus pasos.
22 Los pensamientos son frustrados donde no hay consejo;
Mas en la multitud de consejeros se afirman.
23 El hombre se alegra con la respuesta de su boca;
Y la palabra a su tiempo, ¡cuán buena es!
24 El camino de la vida es hacia arriba al entendido,
Para apartarse del Seol abajo.
25 Jehová asolará la casa de los soberbios;
Pero afirmará la heredad de la viuda.
26 Abominación son a Jehová los pensamientos del malo;
Mas las expresiones de los limpios son limpias.
27 Alborota su casa el codicioso;
Mas el que aborrece el soborno vivirá.
28 El corazón del justo piensa para responder;
Mas la boca de los impíos derrama malas cosas.
29 Jehová está lejos de los impíos;
Pero él oye la oración de los justos.
30 La luz de los ojos alegra el corazón,
Y la buena nueva conforta los huesos.
31 El oído que escucha las amonestaciones de la vida,
Entre los sabios morará.
32 El que tiene en poco la disciplina menosprecia su alma;
Mas el que escucha la corrección tiene entendimiento.
33 El temor de Jehová es enseñanza de sabiduría;
Y a la honra precede la humildad.
Proverbs 15
New King James Version
Proverbs 15
New King James Version
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
15 A (A)soft answer turns away wrath,
But (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(C)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
3 (D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A [a]wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise [c]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
8 (G)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 to the Lord,
But He loves him who (H)follows righteousness.
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.
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.
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
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit. healing
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
- Proverbs 15:7 spread
- Proverbs 15:11 Or Sheol
- Proverbs 15:11 Heb. Abaddon
- Proverbs 15:13 face
- Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time
- Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit. fat
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
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