Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 15:1-16"

Proverbs 15:1-16

1 A sensitive answer turns back wrath, but an offensive word stirs up anger.

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

2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.

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

3 The LORD's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on evil and good people.

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

4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.

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

5 A fool doesn't like a father's instruction, but those who heed correction are mature.

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

6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous, but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.

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

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools have none.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

8 The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, but favors the prayers of those who do right.

8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

9 The LORD detests the path of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness.

9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way; those who hate correction will die.

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

11 The grave and the underworld lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of human beings!

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more do human hearts!

12 Mockers don't like those who correct them. They won't go to the wise.

12 Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

13 A joyful heart brightens one's face, but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge; but fools feed on folly.

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the needy are hard, but a happy heart has a continual feast.

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

16 Better a little with fear of the LORD than a great treasure with turmoil.

16 Better a little with the fear of the LORDthan great wealth with turmoil.