Prov 15
1
A soft answer turns away anger; But a grievous word stirs up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise utters knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools pours out folly.
3
The eyes of YHWH 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 despises his father`s correction; But he who regards reproof gets 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 [does] not so.
8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to YHWH; But the prayer of the upright
is his delight.
9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to YHWH; But he loves him whom follows after
righteousness.
10
There is grievous correction for him whom forsakes the way; [And] he who hates
reproof shall die.
11
Sheol and Abaddon are before YHWH: How much more then the hearts of the children of
men!
12
A scoffer loves not to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.
13
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14
The heart of him whom has understanding seeks knowledge; But the mouth of fools
feeds on folly.
15
All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he who is of a cheerful heart [has] a
continual feast.
16
Better is little, with the fear of YHWH, 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 stirs up contention; But he who is slow to anger appeases 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 makes a glad father; But a foolish man despises his mother.
21
Folly is joy to him whom is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding makes straight
his going.
22
Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors
they are established.
23
A man has 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 [goes] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25
YHWH will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the
widow.
26
Evil devices are an abomination to YHWH; But pleasant words [are] pure.
27
He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house; But he who hates bribes shall live.
28
The heart of the righteous studies to answer; But the mouth of the wicked pours out
evil things.
29
YHWH is far from the wicked; But he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat.
31
The ear that hearkens to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
32
He who refuses correction despises his own soul; But he who hearkens to reproof gets
understanding.
33
The fear of YHWH is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goes] humility.