◄ Proverbs 15 ►
JPS Tanakh 1917 1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. 2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. 4A soothing tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit. 5A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not stedfast. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But He loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die. 11The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; How much more then the hearts of the children of men! 12A scorner loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. 13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. 14The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. 15All the days of the poor are evil; But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. 16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure and turmoil therewith. 17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18A wrathful man stirreth up discord; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; But the path of the upright is even. 20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; But a man of discernment walketh straightforwards. 22For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it! 24The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath. 25The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; But He will establish the border of the widow. 26The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; But words of pleasantness are pure. 27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29The LORD is far from the wicked; But He heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And a good report maketh the bones fat. 31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. 33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour goeth humility. JPS Tanakh 1917: THE HOLY SCRIPTURES ACCORDING TO THE MASORETIC TEXT. A NEW TRANSLATION. Jewish Publication Society. 1917. Bible Hub