| Chapter 15 |
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. |