Proverbs - Chapter 15 | Good News Translation

  • 1. A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
  • 2. When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.
  • 3. The LORD sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil.
  • 4. Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.
  • 5. It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction.
  • 6. Righteous people keep their wealth, but the wicked lose theirs when hard times come.
  • 7. Knowledge is spread by people who are wise, not by fools.
  • 8. The LORD is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.
  • 9. The LORD hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.
  • 10. If you do what is wrong, you will be severely punished; you will die if you do not let yourself be corrected.
  • 11. Not even the world of the dead can keep the LORD from knowing what is there; how then can we hide our thoughts from God?
  • 12. Conceited people do not like to be corrected; they never ask for advice from those who are wiser.
  • 13. When people are happy, they smile, but when they are sad, they look depressed.
  • 14. Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
  • 15. The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.
  • 16. Better to be poor and fear the LORD than to be rich and in trouble.
  • 17. Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.
  • 18. Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.
  • 19. If you are lazy, you will meet difficulty everywhere, but if you are honest, you will have no trouble.
  • 20. Wise children make their fathers happy. Only fools despise their mothers.
  • 21. Stupid people are happy with their foolishness, but the wise will do what is right.
  • 22. Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.
  • 23. What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!
  • 24. Wise people walk the road that leads upward to life, not the road that leads downward to death.
  • 25. The LORD will destroy the homes of arrogant men, but he will protect a widow's property.
  • 26. The LORD hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.
  • 27. Try to make a profit dishonestly, and you get your family in trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
  • 28. Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.
  • 29. When good people pray, the LORD listens, but he ignores those who are evil.
  • 30. Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.
  • 31. If you pay attention when you are corrected, you are wise.
  • 32. If you refuse to learn, you are hurting yourself. If you accept correction, you will become wiser.
  • 33. Reverence for the LORD is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honors.
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