Proverbs 15 — ILT
15A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying word stirreth up anger.2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.3In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.4A healing [word] of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.5A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.6In the house of the righteous there is much treasure; but in the income of the wicked is trouble.7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of the Lord: but, the prayer of the upright [obtaineth] his favor.9An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.10An evil correction is [destined] for him that forsaketh the [right] path; he that hateth admonition will die.11The nether world and corruption are open before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!12A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.13A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.14The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.15All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.16Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.17Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.18A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.19The way of the slothful man is like a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is a levelled [road].20A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.21Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.22Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word [spoken] at the proper time, how good is it!24The path of life [leadeth] upward for the intelligent, in order that he may avoid the nether world beneath.25The Lord, will tear down the house of the proud; but he will set up firmly the boundary [-stone] of the widow.26An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure [before him].27He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.28The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.29The Lord is far from the wicked; but the prayer of the righteous doth he hear.30[What is pleasant to] the light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report giveth marrow to the bones.31The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.32He that rejecteth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth admonition acquireth intelligence.33The fear of the Lord is the correction for wisdom; and before honor there must come humility.