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- Chapter 15 -

The tongue of the wise

1
A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.
2
The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
3
The eyes of the Lord in euery place beholde the euill and the good.
4
A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.
5
A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
6
The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
7
The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
8
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.
9
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
10
Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
11
Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men?
12
A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.

Reward for a cheerful heart

13
A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
14
The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
15
All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
16
Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
17
Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
18
An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
19
The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
20
A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Instruction in wisdom

21
Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
22
Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
23
A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
24
The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.
25
The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
26
The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
27
He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
29
The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30
The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
31
The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
32
Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
33
The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisdome: and before honour, goeth humilitie.

The tongue of the wise

1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3
The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, 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 after righteousness.
10
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11
Sheol (a) and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12
A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

Reward for a cheerful heart

13
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
17
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Instruction in wisdom

21
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.(b)
25
The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
26
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
27
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
28
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
31
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Footnotes

(a)15:11 Sheol is the place of the dead.
(b)15:24 Sheol is the place of the dead.
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