Proverbs 15

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 YHWH 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 YHWH; But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9The way of the wicked is an abomination to YHWH; 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 YHWH; 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 YHWH, 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.

25YHWH 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 YHWH; 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.

29YHWH 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 YHWH is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour goeth humility.