Proverbs 15
15
1A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
2The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
3The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.
4A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.
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.
6The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.
7The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.
8The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
10Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.
11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?
12A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.
13A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
14The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.
16Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,
17It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
18A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
19The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.
20A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
22Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.
23A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
24The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
25The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.
26Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.
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.
28The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.
29The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
31The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.
32He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.
33The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.
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Proverbs 15
15
1A gentle answer turns away rage,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
3The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch evil people and good people.
4A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
5A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
6Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person,
but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.
7The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
but a foolish attitude does not.
8A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but the prayers of decent people please him.
9The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path.
Anyone who hates a warning will die.
11If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord
how much more the human heart!
12A mocker does not appreciate a warning.
He will not go to wise people.
13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
but with a heartache comes depression.
14The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
15Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and turmoil.
17Better to have a dish of vegetables where there is love
than juicy steaks where there is hate.
18A hothead stirs up a fight,
but one who holds his temper calms disputes.
19The path of lazy people is like a thorny hedge,
but the road of decent people is an ⌞open⌟ highway.
A Wise Son Brings Blessings to Others
20A wise son makes his father happy,
but a foolish child despises its mother.
21Stupidity is fun to the one without much sense,
but a person who has understanding forges straight ahead.
22Without advice plans go wrong,
but with many advisers they succeed.
23A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth,
and a timely word—oh, how good!
24The path of life for a wise person leads upward
in order to turn him away from hell below.
25The Lord tears down the house of an arrogant person,
but he protects the property of widows.
26The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the Lord,
but pleasant words are pure to him.
27Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family,
but whoever hates bribes will live.
28The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer,
but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.
29The Lord is far from wicked people,
but he hears the prayers of righteous people.
30A twinkle in the eye delights the heart.
Good news refreshes the body.
31The ear that listens to a life-giving warning
will be at home among wise people.
32Whoever ignores discipline despises himself,
but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.
33The fear of the Lord is discipline ⌞leading to⌟ wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.
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