A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
But he who [b]receives correction is prudent.
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.
And he who hates correction will die.
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
Nor will he go to the wise.
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 Better is a dinner of [g]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
But the way of the upright is a highway.
But a foolish man despises his mother.
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
And a word spoken [i]in due season, how good it is!
That he may turn away from [j]hell below.
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.
But the words of the pure are pleasant.
But he who hates bribes will live.
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
And a good report makes the bones [k]healthy.
Will abide among the wise.
32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit. healing
- Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
- Proverbs 15:7 spread
- Proverbs 15:11 Or Sheol
- Proverbs 15:11 Heb. Abaddon
- Proverbs 15:13 face
- Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables
- Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time
- Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit. fat