Proverbs 15
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1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.4The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.5A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
6Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.10Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men!11Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more do human hearts!
12A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise.12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
14The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
17Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred.17Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
19The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
22Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!23A person finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!
24The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below.24The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
25The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.
26Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
27He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.27The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
29The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.30Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
31He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.31Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
32He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.32Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.33Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.
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