1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,But a 15:1Lit painful harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledgelookgood,But the mouth of 15:2One who fails in wisdom due to willful sin fools pours forth 15:2A lack of wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; the activity of an ignorant fool folly.
3 The eyes of Yahweh are in every place,Watching the evil and the good.
4 A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,But perversion in it breaks the spirit.
5 An ignorant fool spurns his father’s discipline,But he who keeps reproof is prudent.
6 The house of the righteous has much treasure,But in the income of the wickedthere istrouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,But the hearts of fools are not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
10 Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way;He who hates reproof will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddonlie openbefore Yahweh,How much more the hearts of the sons of men!
12 A scoffer does not love one who reproves him,He will not go to the wise.
13 A glad heart makes a facelookgood,But 15:13Lit in sadness of heart when the heart is pained, the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of the one who has understanding seeks knowledge,But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,But a good hearthasa continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the 15:16 Or reverence fear of YahwehThan great treasure and turmoil with it.
17 Better is a 15:17Or portion dish of 15:17Or herbs vegetables where there is loveThan a fattened ox and hatred in it.
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,But the slow to anger quiets a dispute.
19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns,But the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son makes a father glad,But a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is gladness to him who lacks a heartof wisdom,But a man of discernment walks straight.
22 Without consultation, 15:22 Lit thoughts plans are frustrated,But with many counselors they 15:22 Or are established succeed.
23 A man has gladness in an 15:23Lit answer of his mouth apt answer,And how good is a timely word!
24 The path of lifeleadsupward for the one who has insightThat he may turn away from Sheol below.
25 Yahweh will tear down the house of the proud,But He will cause the boundary of the widow to stand.
26 Evil thoughts are an abomination to Yahweh,But pleasant words are pure.
27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,But he who hates giftsof briberywill live.
28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil things.
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 15:30Lit The light of the eyes gladdens Bright eyes gladden the heart;A good report puts fat on the bones.
31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproofWill lodge among the wise.
32 He who neglects discipline despises his soul,But he who listens to reproof acquires a heartof wisdom.
33 The 15:33Or reverence fear of Yahweh is the discipline 15:33Lit of leading to wisdom,And before glorycomeshumility.