A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath 1 UDB A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh reply stirs up anger even more. BSB BSB: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 UDB When wise people speak, they give praise to the value of knowledge; foolish people continually say foolish things. BSB BSB: The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
3 UDB Yahweh sees everything that is happening; he keeps account of the evil and of the good. BSB BSB: The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
4 UDB A person who can give healing with what they say is like a tree that gives life; when someone lies to you, it can feel like they have crushed you. BSB BSB: A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 UDB A fool has contempt for his father when he disciplines him, but the one who learns from correction has insight. BSB BSB: A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
6 UDB In the families of those who do right there are great treasures, but the wealth that the wicked have gives them great troubles. BSB BSB: The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
7 UDB The wise scatter knowledge about like the farmer scatters his seed, but the hearts of fools are not so generous. BSB BSB: The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
8 UDB Yahweh hates it when the wicked offer their sacrifices, but when those who please him pray, he is delighted. BSB BSB: The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 UDB Yahweh hates the way the wicked live, but he loves the one who runs after what is right. BSB BSB: The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 UDB Yahweh will discipline those who lose their way, and those who hate correction will die. BSB BSB: Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11 UDB The places of death and destruction are known to Yahweh; how much more does Yahweh know everything within the minds of the people he has made? BSB BSB: Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
12 UDB The one who thinks he is better than anyone, he resents being corrected by anyone; he thinks he is so smart, he will never talk with one who is wise. BSB BSB: A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 UDB When people are happy, they have smiles on their faces, but sadness is so strong it crushes the person. BSB BSB: A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
14 UDB The longing of the one who is wise is to gain more knowledge, but foolish people only say foolish things. BSB BSB: A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 UDB Every day for one who is oppressed is misery for him, but those who have a happy heart, for them life is a never-ending party. BSB BSB: All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 UDB It is much better to have only a little and to give Yahweh the honor he deserves, than to have great wealth along with much confusion. BSB BSB: Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 UDB It is better to have a simple meal with vegetables when there is love in the home, than to enjoy a delicious meal served by people who hate you. BSB BSB: Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 UDB When a person is angry, he stirs up more arguments, but one who does not quickly become angry, he is able to stop an argument and make peace. BSB BSB: A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
19 UDB The life of a lazy person is like someone trying to walk through a hedge of thorns, but those who do what pleases Yahweh are like those who are walking on a level highway. BSB BSB: The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 UDB A wise child brings happiness to his father, but it is a foolish person who despises his mother. BSB BSB: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 UDB Foolish people enjoy their folly; those who have insight live a good life. BSB BSB: Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
22 UDB When there is no one giving advice, plans go wrong, but with many advisors, they will succeed. BSB BSB: Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 UDB People rejoice when they give a good answer, and how nice is the right word spoken at the right moment. BSB BSB: A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
24 UDB The path leading to life goes up, away from death; he follows that way and turns from the place of the dead. BSB BSB: The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25 UDB Yahweh destroys the generations of proud people, but he protects the little owned by a widow. BSB BSB: The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
26 UDB Yahweh hates what wicked people are thinking about, but when people say what is kind, they are pure. BSB BSB: The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
27 UDB The thief brings many troubles to his family, but the one who refuses to accept bribes will live. BSB BSB: He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
28 UDB The people who do right think carefully before they answer; it is like the wicked pour out of their mouths all kinds of evil when they talk. BSB BSB: The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
29 UDB Yahweh is far away from wicked people, but he listens to the prayers of those who do what is right. BSB BSB: The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 UDB When people smile, it makes them happy, and good news brings healing to the body. BSB BSB: The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
31 UDB If you pay attention when someone corrects you, you will stay among those who are wise. BSB BSB: He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32 UDB The one who refuses to follow discipline, despises himself; the one who receives correction gains understanding as well. BSB BSB: He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
33 UDB The honor that Yahweh deserves will be the lesson that will teach you wisdom, and then humility comes before honor. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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