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 commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool 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, observing 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 a perverse tongue 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 whoever heeds correction is prudent.5A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
6The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.6The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable 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 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 those who pursue righteousness.
10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction 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 mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.12Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
13A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.13A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
14A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15All the days of the oppressed 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 a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
17Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.17Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf 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 the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
19The way of the slacker is like 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 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.21Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good 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 avoid going down to Sheol.24The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.25The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.
26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, 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 blurts out evil.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.
30The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.30Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.31Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.32Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.33Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.
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