New Living Translation NLT
Hebrew Names Version HNV
1 A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.
3 The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
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The LORD's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5 Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
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A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6 There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
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In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7 The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.
8 The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
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The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.
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There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11 Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the LORD . How much more does he know the human heart!
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She'ol and Avaddon are before the LORD -- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12 Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise.
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A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
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A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
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All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16 Better to have little, with fear for the LORD, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
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Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
17 A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
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Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
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A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway.
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The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.
20 Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.
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A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
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Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.
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Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
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Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind.
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The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to She'ol.
25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.
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The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.
26 The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.
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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
27 Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
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He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
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The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
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The LORD is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
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The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
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The ear that listens to the reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.
32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
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He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33 Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.
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The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.