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Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked

15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.
The (C)tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant,
But the (D)mouth of fools spouts foolishness.
The (E)eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good.
A [b]soothing tongue is a tree of life,
But perversion in it [c]crushes the spirit.
A fool [d]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who complies with rebuke is sensible.
Great wealth is in the house of the (F)righteous,
But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
The (G)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But (H)the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves the one who (I)pursues righteousness.
10 There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way;
One who hates a rebuke will die.
11 [e](J)Sheol and [f]Abaddon lie open before the Lord,
How much more the (K)hearts of [g]mankind!
12 A (L)scoffer does not love one who rebukes him;
He will not go to the wise.
13 A (M)joyful heart makes a [h]cheerful face,
But [i]when the heart is (N)sad, the (O)spirit is broken.
14 The (P)mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the [j]needy are bad,
But a [k]cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 (Q)Better is a little with [l]the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with [m]the treasure.
17 (R)Better is a portion of [n]vegetables where there is love,
Than a (S)fattened ox served with hatred.
18 A (T)hot-tempered person stirs up strife,
But the (U)slow to anger (V)calms a dispute.
19 The way of the [o]lazy one is like a hedge of thorns,
But the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A (W)wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man (X)despises his mother.
21 Foolishness is joy to one who lacks [p]sense,
But a person of understanding (Y)walks straight.
22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they [q]succeed.
23 A (Z)person has joy in an [r]apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely (AA)word!
24 The (AB)path of life leads upward for the wise,
So that he may keep away from [s]Sheol below.
25 The Lord will (AC)tear down the house of the proud,
But He will (AD)set the boundary of the (AE)widow.
26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
But pleasant words are pure.
27 He who (AF)profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who (AG)hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous (AH)ponders how to answer,
But the (AI)mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is (AJ)far from the wicked,
But He (AK)hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 [t]Bright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news [u]refreshes the bones.
31 One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke
Will stay among the wise.
32 One who (AL)neglects discipline (AM)rejects himself,
But one who (AN)listens to a rebuke acquires [v]understanding.
33 [w]The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.

Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 15:1 Lit painful
  2. Proverbs 15:4 Lit healing
  3. Proverbs 15:4 Lit is the crushing of the spirit
  4. Proverbs 15:5 Or despises
  5. Proverbs 15:11 I.e., The netherworld
  6. Proverbs 15:11 I.e., place of destruction
  7. Proverbs 15:11 Lit sons of mankind
  8. Proverbs 15:13 Lit good
  9. Proverbs 15:13 Lit in sadness of heart
  10. Proverbs 15:15 Or wretched
  11. Proverbs 15:15 Lit good
  12. Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence for
  13. Proverbs 15:16 Lit it
  14. Proverbs 15:17 Or herbs
  15. Proverbs 15:19 Lit idle
  16. Proverbs 15:21 Lit heart
  17. Proverbs 15:22 Or are established
  18. Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth
  19. Proverbs 15:24 I.e., the netherworld
  20. Proverbs 15:30 Lit The light of the eyes gladdens
  21. Proverbs 15:30 Lit makes fat
  22. Proverbs 15:32 Lit heart
  23. Proverbs 15:33 Or Reverence for

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)

Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

15 A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.(A)

The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors].(B)

A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life,
But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.

A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.

Great and priceless treasure is in the house of the [consistently] righteous one [who seeks godly instruction and grows in wisdom],
But trouble is in the income of the wicked one [who rejects the laws of God].

The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.

The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight!(C)

The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].
10 
There is severe discipline for him who [a]turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.
11 
Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) and Abaddon (the abyss, the place of eternal punishment) lie open before the Lord
How much more the hearts and inner motives of the children of men.(D)
12 
A scoffer [unlike a wise man] resents one who rebukes him and tries to teach him;
Nor will he go to the wise [for counsel and instruction].
13 
A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face,
But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.(E)
14 
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it,
But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness.(F)
15 
All the days of the afflicted are bad,
But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].
16 
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.(G)
17 
Better is a dinner of vegetables and herbs where love is present
Than a fattened ox served with hatred.(H)
18 
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
19 
The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him],
But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway.
20 
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 
Foolishness is joy to him who is without heart and lacks [intelligent, common] sense,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly [making his course straight].(I)
22 
Without consultation and wise advice, plans are frustrated,
But with many counselors they are established and succeed.
23 
A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
24 
The [chosen] path of life leads upward for the wise,
That he may keep away from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead) below.(J)
25 
The Lord will tear down the house of the proud and arrogant (self-righteous),
But He will establish and protect the boundaries [of the land] of the [godly] widow.
26 
Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,
But pure words are pleasant words to Him.
27 
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.(K)
28 
The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],
But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.(L)
29 
The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],
But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].
30 
The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.
31 
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
32 
He who neglects and ignores instruction and discipline despises himself,
But he who learns from rebuke acquires understanding [and grows in wisdom].
33 
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.

Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 15:10 Lit forsakes.

15 A resposta branda desvia o furor, mas a palavra dura suscita a ira. A língua dos sábios adorna a sabedoria, mas a boca dos tolos derrama a estultícia. Os olhos do Senhor estão em todo lugar, contemplando os maus e os bons. Uma língua saudável é árvore de vida, mas a perversidade nela quebranta o espírito. O tolo despreza a correção de seu pai, mas o que observa a repreensão prudentemente se haverá. Na casa do justo há um grande tesouro, mas nos frutos do ímpio perturbação. Os lábios dos sábios derramarão o conhecimento, mas o coração dos tolos não fará assim. O sacrifício dos ímpios é abominável ao Senhor, mas a oração dos retos é o seu contentamento. O caminho do ímpio é abominável ao Senhor, mas ele ama o que segue a justiça. 10 Correção molesta há para o que deixa a vereda, e o que aborrece a repreensão morrerá. 11 O inferno e a perdição estão perante o Senhor; quanto mais o coração dos filhos dos homens! 12 Não ama o escarnecedor aquele que o repreende, nem se chegará para os sábios. 13 O coração alegre aformoseia o rosto, mas, pela dor do coração, o espírito se abate. 14 O coração sábio buscará o conhecimento, mas a boca dos tolos se apascentará de estultícia. 15 Todos os dias do aflito são maus, mas o de coração alegre tem um banquete contínuo. 16 Melhor é o pouco com o temor do Senhor do que um grande tesouro onde há inquietação. 17 Melhor é a comida de hortaliça onde há amor do que o boi gordo e, com ele, o ódio. 18 O homem iracundo suscita contendas, mas o longânimo apaziguará a luta. 19 O caminho do preguiçoso é como a sebe de espinhos, mas a vereda dos retos está bem-igualada. 20 O filho sábio alegrará a seu pai, mas o homem insensato despreza a sua mãe. 21 A estultícia é alegria para o que carece de entendimento, mas o homem sábio anda retamente. 22 Onde não há conselho os projetos saem vãos, mas, com a multidão de conselheiros, se confirmarão. 23 O homem se alegra na resposta da sua boca, e a palavra, a seu tempo, quão boa é! 24 Para o sábio, o caminho da vida é para cima, para que ele se desvie do inferno que está embaixo. 25 O Senhor arrancará a casa dos soberbos, mas firmará a herança da viúva. 26 Abomináveis são para o Senhor os pensamentos do mau, mas as palavras dos limpos são aprazíveis. 27 O que se dá à cobiça perturba a sua casa, mas o que aborrece as dádivas viverá. 28 O coração do justo medita o que há de responder, mas a boca dos ímpios derrama em abundância coisas más. 29 Longe está o Senhor dos ímpios, mas escutará a oração dos justos. 30 A luz dos olhos alegra o coração; a boa fama engorda os ossos. 31 Os ouvidos que escutam a repreensão da vida no meio dos sábios farão a sua morada. 32 O que rejeita a correção menospreza a sua alma, mas o que escuta a repreensão adquire entendimento. 33 O temor do Senhor é a instrução da sabedoria, e diante da honra vai a humildade.

15 A resposta calma desvia a fúria,
mas a palavra ríspida desperta a ira.

A língua dos sábios
    torna atraente o conhecimento,
mas a boca dos tolos derrama insensatez.

Os olhos do Senhor estão em toda parte,
    observando atentamente os maus e os bons.

O falar amável é árvore de vida,
mas o falar enganoso esmaga o espírito.

O insensato faz pouco caso
    da disciplina de seu pai,
mas quem acolhe a repreensão
    revela prudência.

A casa do justo contém grande tesouro,
mas os rendimentos dos ímpios
    lhes trazem inquietação.

As palavras dos sábios
    espalham conhecimento;
mas o coração dos tolos não é assim.

O Senhor detesta o sacrifício dos ímpios,
mas a oração do justo o agrada.

O Senhor detesta
    o caminho dos ímpios,
mas ama quem busca a justiça.

10 Há uma severa lição
    para quem abandona o seu caminho;
quem despreza a repreensão morrerá.

11 A Sepultura e a Destruição[a]
    estão abertas diante do Senhor;
quanto mais os corações dos homens!

12 O zombador não gosta de quem o corrige,
nem procura a ajuda do sábio.

13 A alegria do coração transparece no rosto,
mas o coração angustiado
    oprime o espírito.

14 O coração que sabe discernir
    busca o conhecimento,
mas a boca dos tolos
    alimenta-se de insensatez.

15 Todos os dias do oprimido são infelizes,
mas o coração bem disposto
    está sempre em festa.

16 É melhor ter pouco
    com o temor do Senhor
do que grande riqueza com inquietação.

17 É melhor ter verduras na refeição
    onde há amor
do que um boi gordo
    acompanhado de ódio.

18 O homem irritável provoca dissensão,
mas quem é paciente acalma a discussão.

19 O caminho do preguiçoso
    é cheio de espinhos,
mas o caminho do justo
    é uma estrada plana.

20 O filho sábio dá alegria a seu pai,
mas o tolo despreza a sua mãe.

21 A insensatez alegra
    quem não tem bom senso,
mas o homem de entendimento
    procede com retidão.

22 Os planos fracassam
    por falta de conselho,
mas são bem-sucedidos
    quando há muitos conselheiros.

23 Dar resposta apropriada[b]
    é motivo de alegria;
e como é bom
    um conselho na hora certa!

24 O caminho da vida conduz para cima
    quem é sensato,
para que ele não desça à sepultura.

25 O Senhor derruba
    a casa do orgulhoso,
mas mantém intactos
    os limites da propriedade da viúva.

26 O Senhor detesta
    os pensamentos dos maus,
mas se agrada de palavras ditas sem maldade.

27 O avarento põe sua família em apuros,
mas quem repudia o suborno viverá.

28 O justo pensa bem antes de responder,
mas a boca dos ímpios jorra o mal.

29 O Senhor está longe dos ímpios,
mas ouve a oração dos justos.

30 Um olhar animador
    dá alegria ao coração,
e as boas notícias revigoram os ossos.

31 Quem ouve a repreensão construtiva
    terá lugar permanente entre os sábios.

32 Quem recusa a disciplina
    faz pouco caso de si mesmo,
mas quem ouve a repreensão
    obtém entendimento.

33 O temor do Senhor ensina a sabedoria,[c]
e a humildade antecede a honra.

Notas al pie

  1. 15.11 Hebraico: Sheol e Abadom. Sheol também pode ser traduzido por profundezas, pó ou morte; também no versículo 24.
  2. 15.23 Ou Expressar a própria opinião
  3. 15.33 Ou A sabedoria ensina o temor do Senhor,