Proverbs 15

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.	1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.	2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil.	3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.	4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.	5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.	6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.	7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing.	8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him.	9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die.	10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men!	11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 He who corrupts himself does not love the one who afflicts him, nor will he step toward the wise.	12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.	13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance.	14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast.	15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction.	16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred.	17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.	18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.	19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother.	20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.	21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.	22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
23 A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.	23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.	24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.	25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.	26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.	27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.	28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.	29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.	30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise.	31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart.	32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory.	33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.