Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
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A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.
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The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
4 A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.
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Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
5 A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
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Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
6 The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.
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There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
7 The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.
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The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.
8 The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
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The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
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The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
10 Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.
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Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?
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Even Death and Destruction hold no secrets from the LORD . How much more does he know the human heart!
12 A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.
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Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise.
13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
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A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
14 The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
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A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
15 All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.
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For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content.
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Better to have little, with fear for the LORD, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
17 It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
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A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.
18 A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
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A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns: the way of the just is without offence.
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A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers, but the path of the upright is an open highway.
20 A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.
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Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.
21 Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
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Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
22 Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.
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Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.
23 A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
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Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
24 The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
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The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind.
25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.
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The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.
26 Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.
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The LORD detests evil plans, but he delights in pure words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.
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Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
28 The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked overfloweth with evils.
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The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.
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The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
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A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.
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If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
32 He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding.
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If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.
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Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.
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