Proverbs 15
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1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.1A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.
4The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.4The tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
5A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.5A fool despises his father's discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.6The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.7The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
8The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
10Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.10Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
11Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more do human hearts!11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD-- how much more, human hearts.
12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.12A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise.
13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.13A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.14A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.15All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.18A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife.
19The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.19A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.21Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23A person finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!23A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word--how good that is!
24The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.24For the discerning the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.25The LORD destroys the house of the proud, but He protects the widow's territory.
26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.26The LORD detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure.
27The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.27The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.
28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.28The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
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.
30Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.30Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.
31Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.31One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise.
32Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.32Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
33Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.33The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.
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