but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
observing the wicked and the good.
but a devious tongue[a] breaks the spirit.
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked.
but not so the heart of fools.
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
the one who hates correction will die.
how much more, human hearts.
he will not consult the wise.
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
than great treasure with turmoil.
than a fattened ox with hatred.
but a man slow to anger calms strife.
but the path of the upright is a highway.
but a foolish man despises his mother.
but a man with understanding walks a straight path.
but with many advisers they succeed.
and a timely word—how good that is!
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
but He protects the widow’s territory.
but pleasant words are pure.
but the one who hates bribes will live.
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
good news strengthens[c] the bones.
will be at home among the wise.
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[e]
and humility comes before honor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit but crookedness in it
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit in an answer of his mouth
- Proverbs 15:30 Lit makes fat
- Proverbs 15:31 Lit An ear that
- Proverbs 15:32 Lit acquires a heart