Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 15

¹ A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
² The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
³ The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.
⁴ A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.
⁵ A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
⁶ The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.
⁷ The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.
⁸ The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
¹⁰ Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.
¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?
¹² A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.
¹³ A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
¹⁴ The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
¹⁵ All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.
¹⁶ Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,
¹⁷ It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
¹⁸ A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
¹⁹ The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.
²⁰ A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.
²¹ Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
²² Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.
²³ A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
²⁴ The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
²⁵ The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.
²⁶ Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.
²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.
²⁸ The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.
²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.
³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
³¹ The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.
³² He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.
³³ The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 15

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 in it 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 diffuse 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 to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
¹⁰ Correction is grievous to 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 to 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 with it.
¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.
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 a 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 counselors they are established.
²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
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 honor is humility.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 15

¹ gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
² tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
³ eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
⁴ gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
⁵ fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
⁶ the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
⁷ lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
⁸ sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
⁹ way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
¹⁰ is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.
¹¹ and Abaddon are before Yahweh-- how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
¹² scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
¹³ glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
¹⁴ heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
¹⁵ the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
¹⁶ is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
¹⁷ is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
¹⁸ wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
¹⁹ way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
²⁰ wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
²¹ is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
²² there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
²³ comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
²⁴ path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
²⁵ will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow's borders intact.
²⁶ detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
²⁷ who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
²⁸ heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
²⁹ is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
³⁰ light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
³¹ ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
³² who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
³³ fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 15

¹ A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
³ The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
⁴ Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
⁵ A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
⁶ In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
⁸ The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
⁹ The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
¹⁰ Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
¹¹ Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
¹³ A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
¹⁴ The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
¹⁷ Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
¹⁸ A furious 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 plain.
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 sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
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 in its season, how good is it!
²⁴ The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
²⁵ Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
²⁶ The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
²⁸ The heart of a righteous [man] 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 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
³¹ The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
³² He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
³³ The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.

Proverbs - american standard version

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.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 15

¹ By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
² Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
³ The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
⁴ A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
⁵ A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
⁶ In the house of the upright man there is a great store of wealth; but in the profits of the sinner there is trouble.
⁷ The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.
⁸ The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.
⁹ The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.
¹⁰ There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.
¹¹ Before the Lord are the underworld and destruction: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men!
¹² The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.
¹³ A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
¹⁴ The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
¹⁵ All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.
¹⁶ Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
¹⁷ Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.
¹⁸ An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
¹⁹ Thorns are round the way of the hater of work; but the road of the hard worker becomes a highway.
²⁰ A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.
²¹ Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
²² Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
²³ A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
²⁴ Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
²⁵ The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.
²⁶ Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.
²⁷ He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.
²⁸ The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.
²⁹ The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.
³⁰ The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
³¹ The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.
³² He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.
³³ The fear of the Lord is the teaching of wisdom; and a low opinion of oneself goes before honour.