Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 15:1-6"

Proverbs 15:1-6

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.

3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.

4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.

5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

6 Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.