Proverbs 15
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1A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.1A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.2The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing both the evil and the good.
4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.4A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit.
5A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.5A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
6In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.6The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so.7What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness.9The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
10Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way, And he who hates correction will die.10Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path— anyone who despises reproof will die.
11Hell and Destruction are before the LORD; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.11Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!
12A scoffer does not love one who corrects him, Nor will he go to the wise.12The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.
13A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.13A happy heart enlightens the face, but a sad heart reflects a broken spirit.
14The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.14A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
15All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.15The entire life of the afflicted seems disastrous, but a good heart feasts continuously.
16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.16Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.17A vegetarian meal served with love is better than a big, thick steak with a plateful of animosity.
18A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.18The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.
19The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.19The lifestyle of the lazy is like a thorny hedge, but the path taken by the upright is an open highway.
20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.21Stupidity is the delight of the senseless, but an understanding man walks uprightly.
22Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.22Plans fail without advice, but with many counselors they are confirmed.
23A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!23An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.
24The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.24The way of life leads upward for the wise so he may avoid Sheol below.
25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.25The house of the proud the LORD will demolish, but he will protect the widow's boundary line.
26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant.26To the LORD evil plans are detestable, but pleasant words are pure.
27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.27Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes, but the person who hates bribes will live.
28The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.28The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.
29The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.29The LORD is far away from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.30Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.
31The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.31Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.
32He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.32Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.33The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.
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