Proverbs 15 - Compare Translations
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Proverbs 15:1
KJVA soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
WEBA gentle answer turns away wrath,
YLTA soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
Proverbs 15:2
KJVThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
WEBThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
YLTThe tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
Proverbs 15:3
KJVThe eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
WEBYahweh’s eyes are everywhere,
YLTIn every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:4
KJVA wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
WEBA gentle tongue is a tree of life,
YLTA healed tongue [is] a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 15:5
KJVA fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
WEBA fool despises his father’s correction,
YLTA fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:6
KJVIn the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
WEBIn the house of the righteous is much treasure,
YLT[In] the house of the righteous [is] abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble.
Proverbs 15:7
KJVThe lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
WEBThe lips of the wise spread knowledge;
YLTThe lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools [is] not right.
Proverbs 15:8
KJVThe sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
WEBThe sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
YLTThe sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright [is] His delight.
Proverbs 15:9
KJVThe way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
WEBThe way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
Proverbs 15:10
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Proverbs 15:11
KJVHell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
WEBSheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh—
YLTSheol and destruction [are] before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.
Proverbs 15:12
KJVA scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
WEBA scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved;
YLTA scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
Proverbs 15:13
KJVA merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
WEBA glad heart makes a cheerful face;
YLTA joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
Proverbs 15:14
KJVThe heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
WEBThe heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge,
YLTThe heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
Proverbs 15:15
KJVAll the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
WEBAll the days of the afflicted are wretched,
YLTAll the days of the afflicted [are] evil, And gladness of heart [is] a perpetual banquet.
Proverbs 15:16
KJVBetter is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
WEBBetter is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
YLTBetter [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
Proverbs 15:17
KJVBetter is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
WEBBetter is a dinner of herbs, where love is,
YLTBetter [is] an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
Proverbs 15:18
KJVA wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
WEBA wrathful man stirs up contention,
YLTA man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 15:19
KJVThe way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
WEBThe way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,
YLTThe way of the slothful [is] as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
Proverbs 15:20
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Proverbs 15:21
KJVFolly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
WEBFolly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
YLTFolly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going.
Proverbs 15:22
KJVWithout counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
WEBWhere there is no counsel, plans fail;
YLTWithout counsel [is] the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
Proverbs 15:23
KJVA man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
WEBJoy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
YLTJoy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!
Proverbs 15:24
KJVThe way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
WEBThe path of life leads upward for the wise,
YLTA path of life [is] on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 15:25
KJVThe Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
WEBYahweh will uproot the house of the proud,
YLTThe house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
Proverbs 15:26
KJVThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
WEBYahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked,
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah [are] thoughts of wickedness, And pure [are] sayings of pleasantness.
Proverbs 15:27
KJVHe that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
WEBHe who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
YLTA dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
Proverbs 15:28
KJVThe heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
WEBThe heart of the righteous weighs answers,
YLTThe heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
Proverbs 15:29
KJVThe Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
WEBYahweh is far from the wicked,
YLTFar [is] Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
Proverbs 15:30
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Proverbs 15:31
KJVThe ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
WEBThe ear that listens to reproof lives,
YLTAn ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
Proverbs 15:32
KJVHe that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
WEBHe who refuses correction despises his own soul,
YLTWhoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
Proverbs 15:33
KJVThe fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
WEBThe fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
YLTThe fear of Jehovah [is] the instruction of wisdom, And before honour [is] humility!
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