# Proverbs 15 ## Proverbs 15:1 - [KJV] A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. - [ASV] A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. - [YLT] A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:1 - ## Proverbs 15:2 - [KJV] The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. - [ASV] The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. - [YLT] The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:2 - ## Proverbs 15:3 - [KJV] The eyes of the LORD *are* in every place, beholding the evil and the good. - [ASV] The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. - [YLT] In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:3 - ## Proverbs 15:4 - [KJV] A wholesome tongue *is* a tree of life: but perverseness therein *is* a breach in the spirit. - [ASV] A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit. - [YLT] A healed tongue *is* a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:4 - ## Proverbs 15:5 - [KJV] A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. - [ASV] A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence. - [YLT] A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:5 - ## Proverbs 15:6 - [KJV] In the house of the righteous *is* much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. - [ASV] In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. - [YLT] *In* the house of the righteous *is* abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:6 - ## Proverbs 15:7 - [KJV] The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish *doeth* not so. - [ASV] The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish *doeth* not so. - [YLT] The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools *is* not right. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:7 - ## Proverbs 15:8 - [KJV] The sacrifice of the wicked *is* an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright *is* his delight. - [ASV] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight. - [YLT] The sacrifice of the wicked *is* an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright *is* His delight. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:8 - ## Proverbs 15:9 - [KJV] The way of the wicked *is* an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. - [ASV] The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. - [YLT] An abomination to Jehovah *is* the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:9 - ## Proverbs 15:10 - [KJV] Correction *is* grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: *and* he that hateth reproof shall die. - [ASV] There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; *And* he that hateth reproof shall die. - [YLT] Chastisement *is* grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:10 - ## Proverbs 15:11 - [KJV] Hell and destruction *are* before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? - [ASV] Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men! - [YLT] Sheol and destruction *are* before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:11 - ## Proverbs 15:12 - [KJV] A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. - [ASV] A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. - [YLT] A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:12 - ## Proverbs 15:13 - [KJV] A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. - [ASV] A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. - [YLT] A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:13 - ## Proverbs 15:14 - [KJV] The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. - [ASV] The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly. - [YLT] The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:14 - ## Proverbs 15:15 - [KJV] All the days of the afflicted *are* evil: but he that is of a merry heart *hath* a continual feast. - [ASV] All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart *hath* a continual feast. - [YLT] All the days of the afflicted *are* evil, And gladness of heart *is* a perpetual banquet. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:15 - ## Proverbs 15:16 - [KJV] Better *is* little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. - [ASV] Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith. - [YLT] Better *is* a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:16 - ## Proverbs 15:17 - [KJV] Better *is* a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. - [ASV] Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. - [YLT] Better *is* an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:17 - ## Proverbs 15:18 - [KJV] A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but *he that is* slow to anger appeaseth strife. - [ASV] A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. - [YLT] A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:18 - ## Proverbs 15:19 - [KJV] The way of the slothful *man is* as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous *is* made plain. - [ASV] The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway. - [YLT] The way of the slothful *is* as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:19 - ## Proverbs 15:20 - [KJV] A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. - [ASV] A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. - [YLT] A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:20 - ## Proverbs 15:21 - [KJV] Folly *is* joy to *him that is* destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. - [ASV] Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going. - [YLT] Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth *his* going. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:21 - ## Proverbs 15:22 - [KJV] Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. - [ASV] Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established. - [YLT] Without counsel *is* the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:22 - ## Proverbs 15:23 - [KJV] A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word *spoken* in due season, how good *is it*! - [ASV] A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it! - [YLT] Joy *is* to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good! ### Notes on Proverbs 15:23 - ## Proverbs 15:24 - [KJV] The way of life *is* above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. - [ASV] To the wise the way of life *goeth* upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath. - [YLT] A path of life *is* on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:24 - ## Proverbs 15:25 - [KJV] The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. - [ASV] Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow. - [YLT] The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:25 - ## Proverbs 15:26 - [KJV] The thoughts of the wicked *are* an abomination to the LORD: but *the words* of the pure *are* pleasant words. - [ASV] Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words *are* pure. - [YLT] An abomination to Jehovah *are* thoughts of wickedness, And pure *are* sayings of pleasantness. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:26 - ## Proverbs 15:27 - [KJV] He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. - [ASV] He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live. - [YLT] A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:27 - ## Proverbs 15:28 - [KJV] The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. - [ASV] The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. - [YLT] The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:28 - ## Proverbs 15:29 - [KJV] The LORD *is* far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. - [ASV] Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous. - [YLT] Far *is* Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:29 - ## Proverbs 15:30 - [KJV] The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: *and* a good report maketh the bones fat. - [ASV] The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; *And* good tidings make the bones fat. - [YLT] The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:30 - ## Proverbs 15:31 - [KJV] The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. - [ASV] The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. - [YLT] An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:31 - ## Proverbs 15:32 - [KJV] He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. - [ASV] He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding. - [YLT] Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding. ### Notes on Proverbs 15:32 - ## Proverbs 15:33 - [KJV] The fear of the LORD *is* the instruction of wisdom; and before honour *is* humility. - [ASV] The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor *goeth* humility. - [YLT] The fear of Jehovah *is* the instruction of wisdom, And before honour *is* humility! ### Notes on Proverbs 15:33 -