Every Man's Bible - Proverbs - Flipbook - Page 24
Proverbs 15 | page 850
21
It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
blessed are those who help the poor.
22
If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
if you plan to do good, you will receive
unfailing love and faithfulness.
3
The LORD is watching everywhere,
keeping his eye on both the evil and
the good.
4
Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
23
Work brings profit,
but mere talk leads to poverty!
5
Only a fool despises a parent’s* discipline;
whoever learns from correction is wise.
24
Wealth is a crown for the wise;
the effort of fools yields only
foolishness.
6
25
A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is a traitor.
There is treasure in the house of the
godly,
but the earnings of the wicked bring
trouble.
7
Those who fear the LORD are secure;
he will be a refuge for their children.
The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
8
The LORD detests the sacrifice of the
wicked,
but he delights in the prayers of the
upright.
9
The LORD detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue
godliness.
26
27
Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain;
it offers escape from the snares of death.
28
A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
29
People with understanding control their
anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
30
A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
31
Those who oppress the poor insult their
Maker,
but helping the poor honors him.
32
The wicked are crushed by disaster,
but the godly have a refuge when
they die.
33
Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding
heart;
wisdom is not* found among fools.
34
Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35
A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace
him.
15
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1
A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers
flare.
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge
appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out
foolishness.
14:33 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew lacks not.
10
Whoever abandons the right path will
be severely disciplined;
whoever hates correction will die.
11
Even Death and Destruction* hold no
secrets from the LORD.
How much more does he know the
human heart!
12
Mockers hate to be corrected,
so they stay away from the wise.
13
A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
14
A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.
15
For the despondent, every day brings
trouble;
for the happy heart, life is a continual
feast.
16
Better to have little, with fear for the LORD,
than to have great treasure and inner
turmoil.
17
A bowl of vegetables with someone
you love
is better than steak with someone
you hate.
18
A hot-tempered person starts fights;
a cool-tempered person stops them.
15:5 Hebrew father’s.
15:11 Hebrew Sheol and Abaddon.
14:26-27 God will give us security, strength, and life as we fear him. If we haven’t given our lives to
him yet, now is the time to do so. Any hope of spiritual renewal depends on our relationship with him.
