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 commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.3The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.
4A 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 rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.5A fool despises his father's discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
6The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.6The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.7The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable 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 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.
10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.10Discipline is harsh for the one 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!11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD-- how much more, human hearts.
12A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.12A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise.
13A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.13A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
14A 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 bad, but a 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 treasure with turmoil.16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.17Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one slow to anger calms strife.
19The way of the slacker is like a hedge of 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 is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.21Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a person 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 man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!23A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word--how good that is!
24The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.24For the prudent 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 protects the boundaries of the widow.25The LORD tears apart the house of the proud, but he protects the widow's territory.
26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.26The LORD detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure.
27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he 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 ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out 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.
30The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.30Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.
31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.31One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise.
32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.32Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.33The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.
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