A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath 1 DBY A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger. BSB BSB: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 DBY The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly. BSB BSB: The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
3 DBY The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. BSB BSB: The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
4 DBY Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit. BSB BSB: A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 DBY A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent. BSB BSB: A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
6 DBY In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance. BSB BSB: The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
7 DBY The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish. BSB BSB: The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
8 DBY The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight. BSB BSB: The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 DBY The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth. BSB BSB: The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 DBY Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die. BSB BSB: Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11 DBY Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! BSB BSB: Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
12 DBY A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise. BSB BSB: A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 DBY A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. BSB BSB: A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
14 DBY The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly. BSB BSB: A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 DBY All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast. BSB BSB: All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 DBY Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith. BSB BSB: Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 DBY Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith. BSB BSB: Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 DBY A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. BSB BSB: A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
19 DBY The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain. BSB BSB: The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 DBY A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother. BSB BSB: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 DBY Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk. BSB BSB: Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
22 DBY Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. BSB BSB: Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 DBY A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it! BSB BSB: A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
24 DBY The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. BSB BSB: The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25 DBY Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow. BSB BSB: The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
26 DBY The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant. BSB BSB: The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
27 DBY He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. BSB BSB: He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
28 DBY The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. BSB BSB: The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
29 DBY Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. BSB BSB: The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 DBY That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat. BSB BSB: The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
31 DBY The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. BSB BSB: He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32 DBY He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense. BSB BSB: He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
33 DBY The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour goeth humility. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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