Proverbs 15:1-3,13,16,18
Proverbs 15:1-3 King James Version (KJV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Beholding the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:13 King James Version (KJV)
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:16 King James Version (KJV)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:18 King James Version (KJV)
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 15:1-3 The Message (MSG)
A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire. Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense. GOD doesn’t miss a thing— he’s alert to good and evil alike.
Proverbs 15:13 The Message (MSG)
A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.
Proverbs 15:16 The Message (MSG)
A simple life in the Fear-of-GOD is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.
Proverbs 15:18 The Message (MSG)
Hot tempers start fights; a calm, cool spirit keeps the peace.
Proverbs 15:1-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 15:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
Proverbs 15:1-3 New Century Version (NCV)
A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger. Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness. The LORD’s eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people.
Proverbs 15:13 New Century Version (NCV)
Happiness makes a person smile, but sadness can break a person’s spirit.
Proverbs 15:16 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to be poor and respect the LORD than to be wealthy and have much trouble.
Proverbs 15:18 New Century Version (NCV)
People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.
Proverbs 15:1-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:13 American Standard Version (ASV)
A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 15:1-3 New International Version (NIV)
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
Proverbs 15:13 New International Version (NIV)
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:16 New International Version (NIV)
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:18 New International Version (NIV)
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
Proverbs 15:1-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:13 New King James Version (NKJV)
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
Proverbs 15:1-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger. [Prov 25:15] The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors]. [Job 34:21; Prov 5:21; Jer 16:17; 32:19; Heb 4:13]
Proverbs 15:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face, But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed. [Prov 17:22]
Proverbs 15:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble with it. [Ps 37:16; Prov 16:8; 1 Tim 6:6]
Proverbs 15:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
Proverbs 15:1-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
Better to have little, with fear for the LORD, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
Proverbs 15:1-3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Respond gently when you are confronted and you’ll defuse the rage of another. Responding with sharp, cutting words will only make it worse. Don’t you know that being angry can ruin the testimony of even the wisest of men? When wisdom speaks, understanding becomes attractive. But the words of the fool make their ignorance look laughable. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere and he takes note of everything that happens. He watches over his lovers, and he also sees the wickedness of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A cheerful heart puts a smile on your face, but a broken heart leads to depression.
Proverbs 15:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
It’s much better to live simply, surrounded in holy awe and worship of God, than to have great wealth with a home full of trouble.
Proverbs 15:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A touchy, hot-tempered man picks a fight, but the calm, patient man knows how to silence strife.
Proverbs 15:1-3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:13 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
Proverbs 15:16 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.