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15 A soft answer turneth away chemah (wrath); but harsh devarim stir up anger.

The lashon of chachamim useth da’as aright, but the peh (mouth) of kesilim (fools) poureth out folly.

The eynayim of Hashem are in kol makom (every place), watching the ra’im and the tovim.

A marpeh lashon (a tongue of healing) is an Etz Chayyim, but selef (perversity) therein is crushing to the ruach (spirit).

A fool spurns his musar av, but he that is shomer over tokhakhat (reproof) is prudent.

In the bais of the tzaddik is much treasure, but in the revenues of the rashah is trouble.

The sfatayim (lips) of chachamim disperse da’as, but the lev of kesilim doeth not so.

The zevach of the resha’im is a to’evah to Hashem, but the tefillah (prayer) of the yesharim is His delight.

The derech rashah is a to’evah unto Hashem, but He loveth him that pursueth tzedakah.

10 Musar is grievous unto him that forsaketh the orach (way), and he that hateth tokhakhat (reproof) shall die.

11 Sheol and Avaddon are before Hashem, how much more then the hearts of Bnei Adam?

12 A scoffer loveth not one that correcteth him, neither will he go unto chachamim.

13 A lev same’ach maketh a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the lev the ruach is broken.

14 The lev of him that hath understanding seeketh da’as, but the peh (mouth) of kesilim feedeth on folly.

15 All the days of the oni are ra’im, but he that is of a tov lev hath a mishteh tamid (a continual feast).

16 Better is little with the Yirat Hashem than otzar rav (great treasure) and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a meal of yarak (vegetables) where love is, than a fatted calf and sinah (hatred) therewith.

18 An ish chemah (angry man) stirreth up madon (strife), but he that is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel.

19 The derech (road) of the atzel (sluggard, lazy one) is a thorny hedge, but the orach yesharim (way of the upright) is a highway.

20 A ben chacham maketh glad an av, but a kesil adam despiseth immo.

21 Folly is simchah to him that is destitute of lev [of discernment], but an ish tevunah walketh uprightly.

22 Without counsel, plans go amiss, but in the multitude of yo’atzim (counsellors) they are established.

23 An ish hath simchah in the apt reply of his peh (mouth), and a timely davar, mah tov (how good!)

24 The Orach Chayyim leads upward to the wise, in order that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25 Hashem will destroy the bais of the proud, but he will maintain the boundary of the almanah.

26 The thoughts of the rah are a to’evah to Hashem, but the words of the tehorim (pure ones) are pleasant.

27 He that is greedy of unjust gain troubleth his own bais, but he that hateth mattanot (bribes) shall live.

28 The lev tzaddik studieth how to answer, but the peh (mouth) of the resha’im poureth out evil things.

29 Hashem is far from the resha’im, but He heareth the tefillah of the tzaddikim.

30 The ohr (light) of the eynayim rejoiceth the lev, and a good report giveth health to the etzem.

31 The ozen that heareth the tokhakhat chayyim (reproof of life) lodgeth among chachamim.

32 He that refuseth musar despiseth his own nefesh, but he that heareth tokhakhat (reproof) gaineth lev [of understanding].

33 The Yirat Hashem is the musar of chochmah; and before kavod (honor) is anavah (humility).

15 回 答 柔 和 , 使 怒 消 退 ; 言 語 暴 戾 , 觸 動 怒 氣 。

智 慧 人 的 舌 善 發 知 識 ; 愚 昧 人 的 口 吐 出 愚 昧 。

耶 和 華 的 眼 目 無 處 不 在 ; 惡 人 善 人 , 他 都 鑒 察 。

溫 良 的 舌 是 生 命 樹 ; 乖 謬 的 嘴 使 人 心 碎 。

愚 妄 人 藐 視 父 親 的 管 教 ; 領 受 責 備 的 , 得 著 見 識 。

義 人 家 中 多 有 財 寶 ; 惡 人 得 利 反 受 擾 害 。

智 慧 人 的 嘴 播 揚 知 識 ; 愚 昧 人 的 心 並 不 如 此 。

惡 人 獻 祭 , 為 耶 和 華 所 憎 惡 ; 正 直 人 祈 禱 , 為 他 所 喜 悅 。

惡 人 的 道 路 , 為 耶 和 華 所 憎 惡 ; 追 求 公 義 的 , 為 他 所 喜 愛 。

10 捨 棄 正 路 的 , 必 受 嚴 刑 ; 恨 惡 責 備 的 , 必 致 死 亡 。

11 陰 間 和 滅 亡 尚 在 耶 和 華 眼 前 , 何 況 世 人 的 心 呢 ?

12 褻 慢 人 不 愛 受 責 備 ; 他 也 不 就 近 智 慧 人 。

13 心 中 喜 樂 , 面 帶 笑 容 ; 心 裡 憂 愁 , 靈 被 損 傷 。

14 聰 明 人 心 求 知 識 ; 愚 昧 人 口 吃 愚 昧 。

15 困 苦 人 的 日 子 都 是 愁 苦 ; 心 中 歡 暢 的 , 常 享 豐 筵 。

16 少 有 財 寶 , 敬 畏 耶 和 華 , 強 如 多 有 財 寶 , 煩 亂 不 安 。

17 吃 素 菜 , 彼 此 相 愛 , 強 如 吃 肥 牛 , 彼 此 相 恨 。

18 暴 怒 的 人 挑 啟 爭 端 ; 忍 怒 的 人 止 息 紛 爭 。

19 懶 惰 人 的 道 像 荊 棘 的 籬 笆 ; 正 直 人 的 路 是 平 坦 的 大 道 。

20 智 慧 子 使 父 親 喜 樂 ; 愚 昧 人 藐 視 母 親 。

21 無 知 的 人 以 愚 妄 為 樂 ; 聰 明 的 人 按 正 直 而 行 。

22 不 先 商 議 , 所 謀 無 效 ; 謀 士 眾 多 , 所 謀 乃 成 。

23 口 善 應 對 , 自 覺 喜 樂 ; 話 合 其 時 , 何 等 美 好 。

24 智 慧 人 從 生 命 的 道 上 升 , 使 他 遠 離 在 下 的 陰 間 。

25 耶 和 華 必 拆 毀 驕 傲 人 的 家 , 卻 要 立 定 寡 婦 的 地 界 。

26 惡 謀 為 耶 和 華 所 憎 惡 ; 良 言 乃 為 純 淨 。

27 貪 戀 財 利 的 , 擾 害 己 家 ; 恨 惡 賄 賂 的 , 必 得 存 活 。

28 義 人 的 心 , 思 量 如 何 回 答 ; 惡 人 的 口 吐 出 惡 言 。

29 耶 和 華 遠 離 惡 人 , 卻 聽 義 人 的 禱 告 。

30 眼 有 光 , 使 心 喜 樂 ; 好 信 息 , 使 骨 滋 潤 。

31 聽 從 生 命 責 備 的 , 必 常 在 智 慧 人 中 。

32 棄 絕 管 教 的 , 輕 看 自 己 的 生 命 ; 聽 從 責 備 的 , 卻 得 智 慧 。

33 敬 畏 耶 和 華 是 智 慧 的 訓 誨 ; 尊 榮 以 前 , 必 有 謙 卑 。

A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

15 A (A)soft answer turns away wrath,
But (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(C)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

(D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

A [a]wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

(E)A fool despises his father’s instruction,
(F)But he who [b]receives correction is prudent.

In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

The lips of the wise [c]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

(G)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who (H)follows righteousness.

10 (I)Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And (J)he who hates correction will die.

11 (K)Hell[d] and [e]Destruction are before the Lord;
So how much more (L)the hearts of the sons of men.

12 (M)A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

13 (N)A merry heart makes a cheerful [f]countenance,
But (O)by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
(P)But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 (Q)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
17 (R)Better is a dinner of [g]herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 (S)A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 (T)The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

20 (U)A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 (V)Folly is joy to him who is destitute of [h]discernment,
(W)But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 (X)Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And (Y)a word spoken [i]in due season, how good it is!

24 (Z)The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may (AA)turn away from [j]hell below.

25 (AB)The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
But (AC)He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26 (AD)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
(AE)But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27 (AF)He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

28 The heart of the righteous (AG)studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29 (AH)The Lord is far from the wicked,
But (AI)He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones [k]healthy.

31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
33 (AJ)The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And (AK)before honor is humility.

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:4 Lit. healing
  2. Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps
  3. Proverbs 15:7 spread
  4. Proverbs 15:11 Or Sheol
  5. Proverbs 15:11 Heb. Abaddon
  6. Proverbs 15:13 face
  7. Proverbs 15:17 Or vegetables
  8. Proverbs 15:21 Lit. heart
  9. Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time
  10. Proverbs 15:24 Or Sheol
  11. Proverbs 15:30 Lit. fat