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Proverbs 15

Highlighted words differ from the WEB. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    WEBA gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
    KJVA soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
  2. 2
    WEBThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
    KJVThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
  3. 3
    WEBYahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
    KJVThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
  4. 4
    WEBA gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
    KJVA wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
  5. 5
    WEBA fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
    KJVA fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
  6. 6
    WEBIn the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
    KJVIn the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
  7. 7
    WEBThe lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
    KJVThe lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
  8. 8
    WEBThe sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
    KJVThe sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
  9. 9
    WEBThe way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
    KJVThe way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
  10. 10
    WEBThere is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
    KJVCorrection is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
  11. 11
    WEBSheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
    KJVHell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
  12. 12
    WEBA scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
    KJVA scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
  13. 13
    WEBA glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
    KJVA merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
  14. 14
    WEBThe heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
    KJVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
  15. 15
    WEBAll the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
    KJVAll the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
  16. 16
    WEBBetter is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
    KJVBetter is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
  17. 17
    WEBBetter is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
    KJVBetter is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
  18. 18
    WEBA wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
    KJVA wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  19. 19
    WEBThe way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
    KJVThe way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
  20. 20
    WEBA wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
    KJVA wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
  21. 21
    WEBFolly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
    KJVFolly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
  22. 22
    WEBWhere there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
    KJVWithout counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
  23. 23
    WEBJoy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
    KJVA man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
  24. 24
    WEBThe path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
    KJVThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
  25. 25
    WEBYahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
    KJVThe LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
  26. 26
    WEBYahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
    KJVThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
  27. 27
    WEBHe who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
    KJVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
  28. 28
    WEBThe heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
    KJVThe heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
  29. 29
    WEBYahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
    KJVThe LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
  30. 30
    WEBThe light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
    KJVThe light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
  31. 31
    WEBThe ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
    KJVThe ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
  32. 32
    WEBHe who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
    KJVHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
  33. 33
    WEBThe fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
    KJVThe fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
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