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| Proverbs 15:1 | A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. | A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger. | A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger. |
| Proverbs 15:2 | The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. | The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. | The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly. | The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly. |
| Proverbs 15:3 | The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. | The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. | The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. | In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good. |
| Proverbs 15:4 | 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 perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit. | Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit. | A healed tongue [is] a tree of life, And perverseness in it a breach in the spirit. |
| Proverbs 15:5 | A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. | A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. | A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent. | A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. |
| Proverbs 15:6 | 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 in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. | In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance. | [In] the house of the righteous [is] abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked trouble. |
| Proverbs 15:7 | The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. | The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so. | The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish. | The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools [is] not right. |
| Proverbs 15:8 | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight. | The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight. | The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright [is] His delight. |
| Proverbs 15:9 | 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 Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. | The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth. | An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth. |
| Proverbs 15:10 | Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. | There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die. | Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die. | Chastisement [is] grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth. |
| Proverbs 15:11 | Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? | Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men! | Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men! | Sheol and destruction [are] before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men. |
| Proverbs 15:12 | A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. | A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. | A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise. | A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not. |
| Proverbs 15:13 | A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. | A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. | A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. | A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten. |
| Proverbs 15:14 | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. | The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. | The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly. | The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly. |
| Proverbs 15:15 | 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 evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast. | All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast. | All the days of the afflicted [are] evil, And gladness of heart [is] a perpetual banquet. |
| Proverbs 15:16 | Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. | Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith. | Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith. | Better [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it. |
| Proverbs 15:17 | 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 stalled ox and hatred therewith. | Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith. | Better [is] an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it. |
| Proverbs 15:18 | A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. | A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. | A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. | A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife. |
| Proverbs 15:19 | 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 as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. | The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain. | The way of the slothful [is] as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up. |
| Proverbs 15:20 | A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. | A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. | A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother. | A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother. |
| Proverbs 15:21 | Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. | Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. | Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk. | Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going. |
| Proverbs 15:22 | Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established. | Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. | Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. | Without counsel [is] the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established. |
| Proverbs 15:23 | A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it! | A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it! | Joy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season how good! |
| Proverbs 15:24 | The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. | To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. | The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath. | A path of life [is] on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath. |
| Proverbs 15:25 | The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. | Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow. | Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow. | The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow. |
| Proverbs 15:26 | The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. | Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure. | The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant. | An abomination to Jehovah [are] thoughts of wickedness, And pure [are] sayings of pleasantness. |
| Proverbs 15:27 | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. | A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth. |
| Proverbs 15:28 | The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. | The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. | The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. | The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things. |
| Proverbs 15:29 | The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. | Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous. | Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. | Far [is] Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth. |
| Proverbs 15:30 | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat. | That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat. | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone. |
| Proverbs 15:31 | The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. | The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. | The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. | An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise. |
| Proverbs 15:32 | He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. | He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. | He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense. | Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding. |
| Proverbs 15:33 | The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. | The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility. | The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility. | The fear of Jehovah [is] the instruction of wisdom, And before honour [is] humility! |
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