A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath 1 WBS A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. BSB BSB: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 WBS The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. BSB BSB: The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
3 WBS The eyes of the LORD 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 WBS A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness in it is a breach in the spirit. BSB BSB: A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5 WBS A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. BSB BSB: A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
6 WBS 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 WBS The lips of the wise diffuse 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 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS Correction is grievous to 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 WBS Hell and destruction 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 WBS A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise. BSB BSB: A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
13 WBS A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. BSB BSB: A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
14 WBS The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. BSB BSB: A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 WBS All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. BSB BSB: All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
16 WBS Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it. BSB BSB: Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
17 WBS Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it. BSB BSB: Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.
18 WBS A wrathful man stirreth up strife: 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 WBS The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous 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 WBS 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 WBS Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. BSB BSB: Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
22 WBS Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established. BSB BSB: Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 WBS A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is ! BSB BSB: A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
24 WBS The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. BSB BSB: The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25 WBS The LORD will destroy 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 WBS The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. BSB BSB: The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
27 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat. BSB BSB: The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
31 WBS The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. BSB BSB: He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
32 WBS He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. BSB BSB: He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
33 WBS The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor is humility. BSB BSB: The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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