| Chapter 15 |
1 | A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
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2 | The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
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3 | The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
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4 | Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
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5 | A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
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6 | In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
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7 | The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
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8 | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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9 | The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
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10 | Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
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11 | Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
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12 | A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
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13 | A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
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14 | The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
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15 | All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
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16 | Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
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17 | Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
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18 | A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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19 | The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
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20 | A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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21 | Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
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22 | Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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23 | A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
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24 | The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
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25 | Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
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26 | The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
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27 | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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28 | The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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29 | Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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30 | That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
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31 | The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
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32 | He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
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33 | The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
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