Proverbs
15. fejezet
1. vers
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2. vers
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3. vers
Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4. vers
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5. vers
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6. vers
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7. vers
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8. vers
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. vers
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10. vers
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11. vers
Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12. vers
A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13. vers
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14. vers
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15. vers
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16. vers
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
17. vers
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18. vers
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19. vers
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20. vers
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. vers
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22. vers
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23. vers
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24. vers
The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
25. vers
Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
26. vers
Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
27. vers
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
28. vers
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29. vers
Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30. vers
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
31. vers
The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32. vers
He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33. vers
The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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