Proverbs 15 Updated Brenton English Septuagint

151 Anger slays even wise men; Yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: But a grievous word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise knows what is good: But the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things. 3 The eyes of the Lord behold Both the evil and the good in every place. 4 The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, And he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding. 5 A fool scorns his father’s instruction: But he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: But the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth. 6 In the houses of the righteous is much strength: But the fruits of the ungodly shall perish. 7 The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe. 8 The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; But the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him. 9 The ways of an ungodly [man] are an abomination to the Lord; But he loves those that follow after righteousness. 10 The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; But they that hate reproofs die disgracefully. 11 Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; How shall not also be the hearts of men? 12 An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; Neither will he associate with the wise. 13 When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; But when it is in sorrow, [the countenance] is sad. 14 An upright heart seeks discretion; But the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils. 15 The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet. 16 Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear [of the Lord]. 17 Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity. 18 A passionate man stirs up strife; But [he that is] slow to anger appeases even a rising one. 18a A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; But an ungodly man rather stirs [them] up. 19 The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; But those of the diligent are made smooth. 20 A wise son gladdens [his] father; But a foolish son sneers at his mother. 21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright. 22 They that honor not councils put off deliberation; But counsel abides in the hearts of counselors. 23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common [weal]. 24 The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, That he may turn aside and escape from hell. 25 The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow. 26 An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; But the sayings of the pure are held in honor. 27 A receiver of bribes destroys himself; But he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. 27a By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; But by the fear of the Lord everyone departs from evil. 28 The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; But the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. 28a The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; And through them even enemies become friends. 29 God is far from the ungodly; But he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. 29a Better are small receipts with righteousness, Than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. 29b Let the heart of a man think justly, That his steps may be rightly ordered of God. 30 The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; And a good report fattens the bones. 32 He that rejects instruction hates himself; But he that minds reproofs loves his soul. 33 The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; And the highest honor will correspond therewith.