Kawikaan 15
Ang Salita ng Dios (Tagalog Contemporary Bible)
15 Ang malumanay na sagot ay nakakapawi ng poot, ngunit lalong nakakapagpagalit ang pabalang na sagot.
2 Ang salita ng taong marunong ay nagpapahiwatig ng karunungan, ngunit ang salita ng hangal ay nagpapakita ng kahangalan.
3 Nakikita ng Panginoon ang lahat ng lugar. Minamasdan niya ang ginagawa ng masasama at ng mga matuwid.
4 Ang malumanay na pananalita ay nakapagpapasigla ng kalooban ng tao,[a] ngunit ang masakit na salita ay nakakasugat ng puso.
5 Hindi pinapansin ng taong hangal ang pagtutuwid ng kanyang ama, ngunit ang taong marunong, sumusunod sa mga paalala sa kanya.
6 Dadami ang kayamanan sa tahanan ng mga matuwid, ngunit anumang pag-aari ng masasama ay mawawala.[b]
7 Ikinakalat ng marunong ang kanyang karunungan, ngunit hindi ito magawa ng mangmang.
8 Kasuklam-suklam sa Panginoon ang handog ng masasama, ngunit kalugod-lugod sa kanya ang panalangin ng mga matuwid.
9 Kinamumuhian ng Panginoon ang taong ang gawain ay masama, ngunit ang taong nagsusumikap na gumawa ng matuwid ay minamahal niya.
10 Minamasama ng taong naliligaw ng landas kapag itinutuwid siya. Ang taong umaayaw sa mga pagtutuwid ay mamamatay.
11 Kung alam ng Panginoon ang nangyayari sa daigdig ng mga patay, lalo namang alam niya ang nasa puso ng mga buhay.
12 Ang taong nangungutya ay ayaw ng sinasaway; ayaw ding tumanggap ng payo mula sa taong may karunungan.
13 Kapag ang tao ay masaya, nakangiti siya, ngunit kapag ang tao ay malungkot, mukha niya ay nakasimangot.
14 Ang taong may pang-unawa ay naghahangad pa ng karunungan, ngunit ang taong hangal ay naghahangad pa ng kahangalan.
15 Ang buhay ng mga dukha ay palaging mahirap, ngunit kung makokontento lang sila ay palagi silang magiging masaya.
16 Mas mabuti pang maging mahirap na may takot sa Panginoon, kaysa maging mayaman na ang buhay ay puno ng kaguluhan.
17 Mas mabuti pa ang mag-ulam ng kahit gulay lang pero may pagmamahalan, kaysa sa mag-ulam ng karne pero may alitan.
18 Ang taong mainitin ang ulo ay nagpapasimula ng gulo, ngunit ang taong mahinahon ay tagapamayapa ng gulo.
19 Kung ikaw ay tamad, buhay mo ay maghihirap, ngunit kung ikaw ay masipag, buhay mo ay uunlad.
20 Ang anak na marunong ay ligaya ng magulang, ngunit ang anak na hangal ay hinahamak ang magulang.
21 Ang taong walang pang-unawa ay nagagalak sa kamangmangan, ngunit ang may pang-unawa ay namumuhay nang matuwid.
22 Mabibigo ka kapag hindi ka humihingi ng payo tungkol sa iyong mga pinaplano, ngunit kapag marami kang tagapayo magtatagumpay ang mga plano mo.
23 Nagagalak ang tao kapag akma ang sagot niya. Mas nagagalak siya kung nakakasagot siya sa tamang pagkakataon.
24 Ang taong marunong ay daan patungo sa buhay ang sinusundan at iniiwasan niya ang daan patungo sa kamatayan.
25 Wawasakin ng Panginoon ang bahay ng hambog, ngunit iingatan niya ang lupain ng biyuda.
26 Kinasusuklaman ng Panginoon ang iniisip ng masasamang tao, ngunit nagagalak siya sa iniisip ng mga taong may malinis na puso.
27 Ang taong yumaman sa masamang paraan ay nagdudulot ng kaguluhan sa kanyang sambahayan. Mabubuhay naman nang matagal ang taong hindi nasusuhulan.
28 Ang taong matuwid ay pinag-iisipan muna ang sasabihin, ngunit ang taong masama ay basta na lamang nagsasalita.
29 Malayo ang Panginoon sa masasama, ngunit malapit siya sa mga matuwid at pinapakinggan niya ang kanilang dalangin.
30 Ang masayang mukha ay nagbibigay ng tuwa at nagpapasigla ang magandang balita.
31 Ang taong nakikinig sa mga turo ng buhay ay maibibilang sa mga marurunong.
32 Pinapasama ng tao ang kanyang sarili kapag binabalewala niya ang pagtutuwid sa kanyang pag-uugali, ngunit kung makikinig siya, lalago ang kanyang kaalaman.
33 Ang takot sa Panginoon ay nagtuturo ng karunungan, at ang nagpapakumbaba ay pinaparangalan.
Proverbs 15
King James Version
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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 disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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 wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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 maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15
New King James Version
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
15 A (A)soft answer turns away wrath,
But (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(C)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
3 (D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A [a]wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise [c]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
8 (G)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 wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves him who (H)follows righteousness.
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.
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.
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
- 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
Proverbs 15
English Standard Version
15 (A)A soft answer turns away wrath,
but (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but (C)the mouths of fools pour out folly.
3 (D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 (E)A gentle[a] tongue is (F)a tree of life,
but (G)perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5 (H)A fool (I)despises his father's instruction,
but (J)whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
7 (K)The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
(L)not so the hearts of fools.[b]
8 (M)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but (N)the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but he loves him (O)who pursues righteousness.
10 There is (P)severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;
(Q)whoever hates reproof will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord;
how much more (R)the hearts of the children of man!
12 (S)A scoffer (T)does not like to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
13 (U)A glad heart makes a cheerful face,
but by (V)sorrow of heart the spirit is (W)crushed.
14 (X)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but (Y)the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
16 (Z)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.
17 (AA)Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than (AB)a fattened ox and hatred with it.
18 (AC)A hot-tempered man (AD)stirs up strife,
but he who is (AE)slow to anger quiets contention.
19 The way of (AF)a sluggard is like a hedge of (AG)thorns,
but the path of the upright is (AH)a level highway.
20 (AI)A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 (AJ)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
but a man of understanding (AK)walks straight ahead.
22 (AL)Without counsel plans fail,
but with many advisers they succeed.
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and (AM)a word in season, how good it is!
24 The path of life leads upward (AN)for the prudent,
that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
25 The Lord tears down the house of (AO)the proud
but (AP)maintains (AQ)the widow's boundaries.
26 (AR)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but (AS)gracious words are pure.
27 Whoever is (AT)greedy for unjust gain (AU)troubles his own household,
but he who hates (AV)bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous (AW)ponders how to answer,
but (AX)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is (AY)far from the wicked,
but he (AZ)hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 (BA)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and (BB)good news refreshes[c] the bones.
31 (BC)The ear that listens to (BD)life-giving reproof
will dwell among the wise.
32 Whoever (BE)ignores instruction (BF)despises himself,
but he who listens to reproof (BG)gains intelligence.
33 (BH)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and (BI)humility comes before honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Or healing
- Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
- Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew makes fat
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