Proverbs 15
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- 1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
- 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.
- לְשׁ֣וֹן
- לְשׁ֣וֹןle.Shon[the] tongue ofH3956G
- חֲ֭כָמִים
- חֲ֭כָמִיםCha.kha.mimwise [people]H2450
- תֵּיטִ֣יב
- תֵּיטִ֣יבtei.Tivit makes goodH3190
- דָּ֑עַת
- דָּ֑עַתDa.'atknowledgeH1847
- וּפִ֥י
- כְ֝סִילִ֗ים
- כְ֝סִילִ֗יםkhe.si.LimfoolsH3684
- יַבִּ֥יעַ
- יַבִּ֥יעַya.Bi.a'it pours forthH5042
- אִוֶּֽלֶת׃
- אִוֶּֽלֶת'i.Ve.letfoolishnessH0200
- לְשׁ֣וֹן
- 3Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
- 4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.
- 5A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
- 6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.
- 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.
- 8The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.
- 10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die.
- 11Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh-- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
- 12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.
- 13A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.
- 14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
- 15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
- 16Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble.
- 17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.
- 18A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
- 19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.
- 20A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.
- 21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
- 22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
- 23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
- 24The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol.
- 25Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact.
- 26Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
- 27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
- 28The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
- 29Yahweh is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous.
- 30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
- מְֽאוֹר־
- מְֽאוֹרme.'or-light ofH3974
- עֵ֭ינַיִם
- עֵ֭ינַיִם'Ei.na.yimeyesH5869A
- יְשַׂמַּֽח־
- יְשַׂמַּֽחye.sa.mach-it makes gladH8055
- לֵ֑ב
- לֵ֑בLeva heartH3820A
- שְׁמוּעָ֥ה
- שְׁמוּעָ֥הshe.mu.'Aha reportH8052
- ט֝וֹבָ֗ה
- ט֝וֹבָ֗הto.VahgoodH2896A
- תְּדַשֶּׁן־
- תְּדַשֶּׁןte.da.shen-it fattensH1878
- עָֽצֶם׃
- עָֽצֶם'A.tzem[the] bone[s]H6106G
- מְֽאוֹר־
- 31The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.
- 32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
- 33The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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