Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 15:1-8"

Proverbs 15:1-8

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

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

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out 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, beholding 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 therein is a breach in the spirit.

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

5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

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

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

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

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

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

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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

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