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Proverbs 15

American Standard Version ASV

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

5 A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast.

16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

24 To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25 Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

26 Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure.

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat.

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

32 He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.

Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB

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

2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.

4 The tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father's instruction, but a person who heeds correction is sensible.

6 The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.

7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord - how much more, human hearts.

12 A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise.

13 A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart [produces] a broken spirit.

14 A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

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

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

17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.

18 A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife.

19 A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish one despises his mother.

21 Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a man with understanding walks a straight path.

22 Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23 A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word-how good that is!

24 For the discerning the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

25 The Lord destroys the house of the proud, but He protects the widow's territory.

26 The Lord detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure.

27 The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.

28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.

31 An ear that listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise.

32 Anyone who ignores instruction despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

33 The fear of the Lord is wisdom's instruction, and humility comes before honor.