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

Proverbs 15:1-6

1 A soft 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 uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

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, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

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

5 A fool despises his father's instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.

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

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

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