Proverbs 15
Revised Geneva Translation
15 A soft answer puts away wrath. But grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly. But the mouth of fools babbles out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD behold the evil and the good, in every place.
4 A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life. But the perversity thereof is the breaking of the mind.
5 A fool despises his father’s instruction. But he who regards correction is prudent.
6 The house of the righteous has much treasure. But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of the foolish, not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the LORD. But the prayer of the righteous is acceptable to Him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD. But He loves him who follows righteousness.
10 Instruction is evil to him who forsakes the Way. And he who hates correction, shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the sons of men?
12 A scoffer does not love him who rebukes him; nor will he go to the wise.
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance. But by the sorrow of the heart the mind is heavy.
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge. But the mouth of the fool is fed with foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil. But a good conscience is a continual feast.
16 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 there is love, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18 An angry man stirs up strife. But the slow to anger appeases strife.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns. But the way of the righteous is plain.
20 A wise son rejoices the father. But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Foolishness is joy to him who is destitute of understanding. But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22 Without counsel, thoughts come to nothing. But in the multitude of counselors, there is steadfastness.
23 A joy comes to a man by the answer of his mouth. And how good is a word in due season?
24 The way of life is upward to the prudent, that he may avoid Hell beneath.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud. But he will establish the borders of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are abomination to the LORD. But the pure have pleasant words.
27 He who is greedy for gain, troubles his own house. But he who bears gifts, shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studies to answer. But the wicked man’s mouth babbles evil things.
29 The LORD is far off from the wicked. But he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. And a good name makes the bones fat.
31 The ear that listens to the correction of life shall lodge among the wise.
32 He who refuses instruction, despises his own soul. But he who obeys correction, gets understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom. And honor goes before humility.
Proverbs 15
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 A gentle answer turns away rage,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch evil people and good people.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
5 A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
6 Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person,
but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.
7 The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
but a foolish attitude does not.
8 A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but the prayers of decent people please him.
9 The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path.
Anyone who hates a warning will die.
11 If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord
how much more the human heart!
12 A mocker does not appreciate a warning.
He will not go to wise people.
13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
but with a heartache comes depression.
14 The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
15 Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and turmoil.
17 Better to have a dish of vegetables where there is love
than juicy steaks where there is hate.
18 A hothead stirs up a fight,
but one who holds his temper calms disputes.
19 The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge,
but the road of decent people is an ⌞open⌟ highway.
A Wise Son Brings Blessings to Others
20 A wise son makes his father happy,
but a foolish child despises its mother.
21 Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense,
but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.
22 Without advice plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth,
and a timely word—oh, how good!
24 The path of life for a wise person leads upward
in order to turn him away from hell below.
25 The Lord tears down the house of an arrogant person,
but he protects the property of widows.
26 The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the Lord,
but pleasant words are pure to him.
27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family,
but whoever hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer,
but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.
29 The Lord is far from wicked people,
but he hears the prayers of righteous people.
30 A twinkle in the eye delights the heart.
Good news refreshes the body.
31 The ear that listens to a life-giving warning
will be at home among wise people.
32 Whoever ignores discipline despises himself,
but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is discipline ⌞leading to⌟ wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
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