Proverbs
| Proverbs 14:29 |
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. |
| Proverbs 14:30 |
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones. |
| Proverbs 14:31 |
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him. |
| Proverbs 14:32 |
The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death. |
| Proverbs 14:33 |
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known. |
| Proverbs 14:34 |
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people. |
| Proverbs 14:35 |
The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame. |
| Proverbs 15:1 |
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. |
| Proverbs 15:2 |
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. |
| Proverbs 15:3 |
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. |
| Proverbs 15:4 |
A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit. |
| Proverbs 15:5 |
A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. |
| Proverbs 15:6 |
In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. |
| Proverbs 15:7 |
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so. |
| Proverbs 15:8 |
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight. |
| Proverbs 15:9 |
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. |
| Proverbs 15:10 |
There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die. |
| Proverbs 15:11 |
Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men! |
| Proverbs 15:12 |
A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. |
| Proverbs 15:13 |
A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. |
| Proverbs 15:14 |
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. |
| Proverbs 15:15 |
All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast. |
| Proverbs 15:16 |
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith. |
| Proverbs 15:17 |
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. |
| Proverbs 15:18 |
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. |
| Proverbs 15:19 |
The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. |
| Proverbs 15:20 |
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. |
| Proverbs 15:21 |
Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. |
| Proverbs 15:22 |
Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. |
| Proverbs 15:23 |
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it! |
| Proverbs 15:24 |
To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. |
| Proverbs 15:25 |
Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow. |
| Proverbs 15:26 |
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure. |
| Proverbs 15:27 |
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. |
| Proverbs 15:28 |
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. |
| Proverbs 15:29 |
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous. |
| Proverbs 15:30 |
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat. |
| Proverbs 15:31 |
The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. |
| Proverbs 15:32 |
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. |
| Proverbs 15:33 |
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility. |
| Proverbs 16:1 |
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. |
| Proverbs 16:2 |
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits. |
| Proverbs 16:3 |
Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established. |
| Proverbs 16:4 |
Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. |
| Proverbs 16:5 |
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: [Though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. |
| Proverbs 16:6 |
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil. |
| Proverbs 16:7 |
When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. |
| Proverbs 16:8 |
Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice. |
| Proverbs 16:9 |
A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps. |
| Proverbs 16:10 |
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment. |
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