Verse
KJV
King James Version
WEB
World English Bible
A soft
answer turneth
away wrath :
but grievous
words
stir
up anger.
A gentle
answer turns
away wrath ,
But a
harsh
word
stirs
up anger.
The tongue of the wise useth
knowledge aright:
but the mouth of fools poureth
out foolishness
.
The tongue of the wise commends
knowledge ,
But the mouth of fools gush
out folly
.
The
eyes of
the
LORD
are in
every
place
, beholding
the evil and the good.
Yahweh's
eyes are everywhere
, Keeping
watch
on
the evil and the good.
A wholesome
tongue is a tree of life :
but perverseness
therein
is
a
breach
in the spirit.
A gentle
tongue is a tree of life ,
But deceit
in it
crushes
the spirit.
A fool despiseth
his father's instruction:
but he that
regardeth
reproof is
prudent
.
A fool despises
his father's correction,
But he who
heeds
reproof shows
prudence
.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure :
but in
the revenues
of the wicked is
trouble.
In the house of the righteous is much treasure ,
But the income
of the wicked brings
trouble.
The lips of the wise disperse
knowledge :
but
the heart of the
foolish
doeth
not
so
.
The lips of the wise spread
knowledge ;
Not
so
with
the heart of fools
.
The sacrifice of
the wicked is an abomination to the
LORD:
but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The sacrifice made
by
the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto
the
LORD:
but he loveth
him that
followeth
after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to
Yahweh,
But he loves
him who
follows
after righteousness.
Correction
is grievous
unto
him
that
forsaketh
the way: and
he
that
hateth
reproof shall die.
There
is stern
discipline
for
one
who
forsakes
the way: Whoever
hates
reproof shall die.
Hell
and destruction
are before the
LORD:
how much more then the hearts of the children of men ?
Sheol
and Abaddon
are before Yahweh--
How much more then the hearts of the children of men !
A scorner
loveth
not
one
that
reproveth
him:
neither
will
he go unto
the wise.
A scoffer
doesn't
love
to
be
reproved;
He will
not
go to
the wise.
A merry
heart maketh
a cheerful countenance:
but by
sorrow
of
the
heart the spirit is
broken
.
A glad
heart makes
a cheerful face;
But an
aching
heart breaks
the spirit.
The heart of him
that
hath
understanding seeketh
knowledge :
but the mouth
of fools feedeth
on foolishness
.
The heart of one
who
has
understanding seeks
knowledge ,
But the mouths
of fools feed
on folly
.
All the days of the afflicted are evil:
but he
that
is
of
a merry
heart hath
a continual feast.
All the days of the afflicted are wretched,
But one
who
has
a cheerful
heart enjoys
a continual feast.
Better is little with the fear of the
LORD
than great treasure and
trouble therewith
.
Better is little ,
with the fear of Yahweh,
Than great treasure with
trouble.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled
ox
and
hatred therewith
.
Better is a dinner of herbs ,
where love is, Than a fattened
calf
with
hatred.
A wrathful man stirreth
up strife:
but he
that
is slow to anger appeaseth
strife.
A wrathful man stirs
up contention,
But one
who
is slow to anger appeases
strife.
The way of the slothful
man
is as
an
hedge
of
thorns:
but the way
of the righteous
is made
plain
.
The way of the sluggard
is like
a
thorn
patch,
But the path
of the upright
is a
highway
.
A wise son maketh
a glad
father :
but a foolish man despiseth
his mother.
A wise son makes
a father glad,
But a foolish man despises
his mother.
Folly is joy to him
that
is destitute
of wisdom :
but a man of understanding walketh
uprightly
.
Folly is joy to one
who
is void
of wisdom ,
But a man of understanding keeps
his
way
straight
.
Without
counsel purposes
are
disappointed:
but in the
multitude of counsellors
they are established.
Where
there
is
no
counsel ,
plans
fail;
But in a
multitude of counselors
they are established.
A man hath
joy
by
the answer
of his mouth :
and
a
word
spoken
in
due
season,
how good is it
!
Joy
comes
to
a man with
the reply
of his mouth .
How good is a
word
at
the
right
time
!
The way
of life is
above
to
the wise, that
he
may
depart
from hell
beneath
.
The path
of life leads
upward
for
the wise, To
keep
him
from going
downward
to
Sheol
.
The
LORD
will destroy
the house of the proud :
but he will establish
the
border
of
the widow
.
Yahweh
will uproot
the house of the proud ,
But he will keep
the widow's
borders
intact
.
The thoughts of the wicked are
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but the words
of the pure are pleasant
words
.
Yahweh
detests
the thoughts of the wicked ,
But the thoughts
of the pure are pleasing
.
He that
is greedy of
gain troubleth
his own house ;
but he that
hateth
gifts
shall
live.
He who
is greedy for
gain troubles
his own house ,
But he who
hates
bribes
will
live.
The heart of the righteous studieth
to
answer:
but the mouth of the wicked poureth
out evil things
.
The heart of the righteous weighs
answers,
But the mouth of the wicked gushes
out evil.
The
LORD
is far from the wicked :
but he heareth
the prayer of the righteous.
Yahweh
is far from the wicked ,
But he hears
the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth
the heart :
and
a
good report
maketh
the bones fat
.
The light of the eyes rejoices
the heart .
Good news
gives
health
to
the bones.
The ear that heareth
the
reproof of
life
abideth
among the wise.
The ear that listens
to
reproof lives,
And
will
be
at
home
among the wise.
He that
refuseth
instruction
despiseth
his own soul :
but he that
heareth
reproof getteth
understanding.
He who
refuses
correction
despises
his own soul ,
But he who
listens
to
reproof gets
understanding.
The fear of the
LORD
is
the
instruction
of
wisdom ;
and
before honour
is humility.
The fear of Yahweh
teaches
wisdom .
Before honor
is humility.
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