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World English Bible

Proverbs 15 (WEBP)

[1] A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
[2] The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
[3] Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
[4] A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
[5] A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
[6] In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
[7] The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
[8] The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
[9] The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
[10] There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
[11] Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
[12] A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
[13] A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
[14] The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
[15] All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
[16] Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
[17] Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
[18] A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
[19] The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
[20] A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
[21] Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
[22] Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
[23] 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, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
[25] Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
[26] Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
[27] He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
[28] The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
[29] Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
[30] The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
[31] The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
[32] He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
[33] The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Proverbs 15:11 Sheol is the place of the dead.
Proverbs 15:24 Sheol is the place of the dead.

Scripture quotations are taken from The World English Bible™ of eBible.org, 2020 stable text edition. It is in the public domain.

King James w/Strong’s #s

Proverbs 15 (KJVS)

[1] A soft answer turneth () away wrath: but grievous words stir up () anger.
[2] The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: () but the mouth of fools poureth out () foolishness.
[3] The eyes of the Lord [are] in every place, beholding () the evil and the good.
[4] A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
[5] A fool despiseth () his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth () reproof is prudent. ()
[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 the Lord: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
[9] The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth () him that followeth () after righteousness.
[10] Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh () the way: [and] he that hateth () reproof shall die. ()
[11] Hell and destruction [are] before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
[12] A scorner () loveth () not one that reproveth () him: neither will he go () unto the wise.
[13] A merry heart maketh a cheerful () countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
[14] The heart of him that hath understanding () seeketh () knowledge: but the mouth () of fools feedeth () on foolishness.
[15] All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
[16] Better [is] little with the fear of the Lord 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 () strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth () strife.
[19] The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain. ()
[20] A wise son maketh a glad () father: but a foolish man despiseth () his mother.
[21] Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh () uprightly. ()
[22] Without counsel purposes are disappointed: () but in the multitude of counsellors () they are established. ()
[23] A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
[24] The way of life [is] above to the wise, () that he may depart () from hell beneath.
[25] The Lord will destroy () the house of the proud: but he will establish () the border of the widow.
[26] The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the Lord: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
[27] He that is greedy () of gain troubleth () his own house; but he that hateth () gifts shall live. ()
[28] The heart of the righteous studieth () to answer: () but the mouth of the wicked poureth () out evil things.
[29] The Lord [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth () the prayer of the righteous.
[30] The light of the eyes rejoiceth () the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat. ()
[31] The ear that heareth () the reproof of life abideth () among the wise.
[32] He that refuseth () instruction despiseth () his own soul: but he that heareth () reproof getteth () understanding.
[33] The fear of the Lord [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.

Young’s Literal Translation

Proverbs 15 (YLT)

[1] A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
[2] The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
[3] In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.
[4] A healed tongue is a tree of life, And perverseness in it-a breach in the spirit.
[5] A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
[6] In the house of the righteous is abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked-trouble.
[7] The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools is not right.
[8] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.
[9] An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
[10] Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.
[11] Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.
[12] A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
[13] A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
[14] The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
[15] All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet.
[16] Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
[17] Better is an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
[18] A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
[19] The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
[20] A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
[21] Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going.
[22] Without counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
[23] Joy is to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season-how good!
[24] A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
[25] The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
[26] An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.
[27] A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
[28] The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
[29] Far is Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
[30] The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
[31] An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
[32] Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
[33] The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom, And before honour is humility!