A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath 1 RV A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger. BSB BSB: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 RV The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly. BSB BSB: The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
3 RV The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good. BSB BSB: The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
4 RV A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness 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 RV A fool despiseth his father’s correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. BSB BSB: A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
6 RV In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. BSB BSB: The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.
7 RV The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. BSB BSB: The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
8 RV The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: 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 RV The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. BSB BSB: The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 RV There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. BSB BSB: Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11 RV Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: 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 RV A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise. BSB BSB: A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 RV A merry 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 RV The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. BSB BSB: A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 RV All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast. BSB BSB: All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 RV Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith. BSB BSB: Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 RV Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. BSB BSB: Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 RV A wrathful 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 RV The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway. BSB BSB: The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 RV 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 RV Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going. BSB BSB: Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
22 RV Where there is no 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 RV A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it! BSB BSB: A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
24 RV To the wise the way of life goeth upward, 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 RV The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. BSB BSB: The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
26 RV Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure. BSB BSB: The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
27 RV 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 RV The heart of the righteous 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 RV The LORD 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 RV The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat. BSB BSB: The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
31 RV The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. BSB BSB: He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32 RV He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. BSB BSB: He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
33 RV The fear of the LORD is the instruction 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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