Proverbs 15

1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

1A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

1A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

2The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

3The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.

3In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.

4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

4A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.

4A healed tongue <FI>is<Fi> a tree of life, And perverseness in it--a breach in the spirit.

5A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

5A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

5A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

6The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.

6<FI> In<Fi> the house of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked--trouble.

7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.

7The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.

7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools <FI>is<Fi> not right.

8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

8The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.

8The sacrifice of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright <FI>is<Fi> His delight.

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.

9An abomination to Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

10Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.

10Chastisement <FI>is<Fi> grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

11Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?

11Sheol and destruction <FI>are<Fi> before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.

12A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

12A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.

12A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.

13A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

14The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

14The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

15All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.

15All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.

15All the days of the afflicted <FI>are<Fi> evil, And gladness of heart <FI>is<Fi> a perpetual banquet.

16Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content.

16Better <FI>is<Fi> a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

17It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.

17Better <FI>is<Fi> an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.

18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

18A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.

18A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

19The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns: the way of the just is without offence.

19The way of the slothful <FI>is<Fi> as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

20A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.

20A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.

21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

21Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

21Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth <FI>his<Fi> going.

22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

22Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.

22Without counsel <FI>is<Fi> the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.

23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

23A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.

23Joy <FI>is<Fi> to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season--how good!

24To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

24The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.

24A path of life <FI>is<Fi> on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

25Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

25The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.

25The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.

26Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.

26Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

26An abomination to Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> thoughts of wickedness, And pure <FI>are<Fi> sayings of pleasantness.

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.

27A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.

28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

28The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked overfloweth with evils.

28The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

29Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

29The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

29Far <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; Andgood tidings make the bones fat.

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.

31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

31The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.

31An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.

32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

32He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding.

32Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.

33The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.

33The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

33The fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the instruction of wisdom, And before honour <FI>is<Fi> humility!