Proverbs 15 Free Bible Version
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1 A kind reply wards off anger, but hurtful words make people mad.
1 LA blanda respuesta quita la ira: mas la palabra áspera hace subir el furor.
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
2 La lengua de los sabios adornará la sabiduría: mas la boca de los necios hablará sandeces.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3 The Lord sees everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
3 Los ojos de Jehová están en todo lugar, mirando á los malos y á los buenos.
3 Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 Gentle words are a source of life, but telling lies does a lot of damage.
4 La sana lengua es árbol de vida: mas la perversidad en ella es quebrantamiento de espíritu.
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5 Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.
5 El necio menosprecia el consejo de su padre: mas el que guarda la corrección, vendrá á ser cuerdo.
5 A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6 There's plenty of treasure where good people live, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
6 En la casa del justo hay gran provisión; empero turbación en las ganancias del impío.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7 Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.
7 Los labios de los sabios esparcen sabiduría: mas no así el corazón de los necios.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8 The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.
8 El sacrificio de los impíos es abominación á Jehová: mas la oración de los rectos es su gozo.
8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The Lord hates the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who do what is right.
9 Abominación es á Jehová el camino del impío: mas él ama al que sigue justicia.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.
10 La reconvención es molesta al que deja el camino: y el que aborreciere la corrección, morirá.
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11 Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts!
11 El infierno y la perdición están delante de Jehová: ¡cuánto más los corazones de los hombres!
11 Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12 Scoffers don't like to be corrected, so they don't go to the wise for advice.
12 El escarnecedor no ama al que le reprende; ni se allega á los sabios.
12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.
13 El corazón alegre hermosea el rostro: mas por el dolor de corazón el espíritu se abate.
13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14 An insightful mind looks for knowledge, but stupid people feed on foolishness.
14 El corazón entendido busca la sabiduría: mas la boca de los necios pace necedad.
14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 The life of poor people is hard, but if you stay cheerful, it's a continual feast.
15 Todos los días del afligido son trabajosos: mas el de corazón contento [tiene] un convite continuo.
15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16 It's better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.
16 Mejor es lo poco con el temor de Jehová, que el gran tesoro donde hay turbación.
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
17 Better a dinner of vegetables where there's love than eating meat with hatred.
17 Mejor es la comida de legumbres donde hay amor, que de buey engordado donde hay odio.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18 Short-tempered people stir up trouble, but those slow to anger calm things down.
18 El hombre iracundo mueve contiendas: mas el que tarde se enoja, apaciguará la rencilla.
18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 The way of lazy people is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the good is an open highway.
19 El camino del perezoso es como seto de espinos: mas la vereda de los rectos [como] una calzada.
19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
20 El hijo sabio alegra al padre: mas el hombre necio menosprecia á su madre.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
21 La necedad es alegría al falto de entendimiento: mas el hombre entendido enderezará su proceder.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.
22 Los pensamientos son frustrados donde no hay consejo; mas en la multitud de consejeros se afirman.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!
23 Alégrase el hombre con la respuesta de su boca: y la palabra á su tiempo, ¡cuán buena es!
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below.
24 El camino de la vida [es] hacia arriba al entendido, para apartarse del infierno abajo.
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
25 The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.
25 Jehová asolará la casa de los soberbios: mas él afirmará el término de la viuda.
25 Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
26 The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.
26 Abominación son á Jehová los pensamientos del malo: mas las expresiones de los limpios [son] limpias.
26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
27 People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.
27 Alborota su casa el codicioso: mas el que aborrece las dádivas vivirá.
27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
28 Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.
28 El corazón del justo piensa para responder: mas la boca de los impíos derrama malas cosas.
28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29 The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.
29 Lejos está Jehová de los impíos: mas él oye la oración de los justos.
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
30 La luz de los ojos alegra el corazón; y la buena fama engorda los huesos.
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
31 If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.
31 La oreja que escucha la corrección de vida, entre los sabios morará.
31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32 If you ignore instruction you have no self-esteem, but if you listen to correction you gain understanding.
32 El que tiene en poco la disciplina, menosprecia su alma: mas el que escucha la corrección, tiene entendimiento.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33 Respect for the Lord teaches wisdom; humility goes before honor.
33 El temor de Jehová es enseñanza de sabiduría: y delante de la honra [está] la humildad.
33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
Cross references (33)
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- 1 Proverbs 10:12; Proverbs 25:15; Proverbs 15:18; Proverbs 29:22; Proverbs 28:25
- 2 Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 15:28; Proverbs 13:16; Ecclesiastes 10:12–13; Psalm 45:1
- 3 Hebrews 4:13; Jeremiah 16:17; Jeremiah 23:24; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Proverbs 5:21
- 4 Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 12:18; Proverbs 18:8; Proverbs 3:18; Malachi 4:2
- 5 Proverbs 15:31–32; Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 13:1; Proverbs 19:20; 1 Chronicles 28:20
- 6 Proverbs 8:21; Proverbs 21:20; Proverbs 10:22; Psalm 112:3; Proverbs 16:8
- 7 Matthew 12:34; Ephesians 4:29; James 3:6; Proverbs 10:20–21; Matthew 10:27
- 8 Proverbs 15:29; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Proverbs 21:27; Proverbs 28:9; Isaiah 1:10–15
- 9 1 Timothy 6:11; Proverbs 21:21; Jeremiah 44:4; Matthew 7:13; Hosea 6:3
- 10 Proverbs 12:1; Proverbs 10:17; Proverbs 13:1; John 3:20; John 7:7
- 11 Psalm 44:21; Psalm 139:8; Hebrews 4:13; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Job 26:6
- 12 Amos 5:10; Job 21:14; Proverbs 9:7–8; 2 Timothy 4:3; John 7:7
- 13 Proverbs 17:22; John 14:1; Proverbs 12:25; Proverbs 18:14; Proverbs 15:15
- 14 Proverbs 9:9; Isaiah 30:10; Proverbs 18:15; 2 Peter 3:18; Acts 17:11
- 15 2 Corinthians 6:10; Romans 12:12; Proverbs 15:13; Proverbs 17:22; Romans 5:11
- 16 Proverbs 16:8; Psalm 37:16; Ecclesiastes 5:10–12; 1 Timothy 6:6; Proverbs 28:6
- 17 Proverbs 17:1; Proverbs 21:19; 1 John 4:16; Psalm 133:1–3; Matthew 22:4
- 18 Matthew 5:9; Proverbs 26:21; Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 29:22; Proverbs 14:29
- 19 Proverbs 22:5; Isaiah 35:8; Proverbs 22:13; Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 26:13
- 20 Proverbs 29:3; Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 23:15–16; 1 Kings 1:48; Leviticus 19:3
- 21 Ephesians 5:15; Proverbs 10:23; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 26:18–19; Proverbs 11:12
- 22 Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 20:18; Ecclesiastes 8:6
- 23 Isaiah 50:4; Ephesians 4:29; Proverbs 25:11–12; Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 16:13
- 24 Colossians 3:1–2; Psalm 16:11; Matthew 7:14; Philippians 3:20; Jeremiah 21:8
- 25 Psalm 146:9; Psalm 68:5–6; Deuteronomy 10:17–18; Proverbs 14:11; Proverbs 12:7
- 26 Proverbs 6:16–19; Jeremiah 4:14; Matthew 12:34–37; Proverbs 15:23; Psalm 37:30–31
- 27 Exodus 23:8; Proverbs 1:19; Jeremiah 17:11; Proverbs 11:29; Deuteronomy 16:19
- 28 1 Peter 3:15; Proverbs 29:11; Ecclesiastes 5:2; James 3:6–8; Proverbs 16:23
- 29 John 9:31; Psalm 145:18–19; Proverbs 15:8; 1 Peter 3:12; Psalm 34:15–17
- 30 Luke 2:10–19; Proverbs 25:25; Isaiah 58:11; Revelation 22:5; Revelation 21:23
- 31 Proverbs 15:5; Proverbs 25:12; Proverbs 9:8–9; Proverbs 19:20; John 15:3–4
- 32 Revelation 3:19; Proverbs 1:24–33; Proverbs 1:7; Isaiah 1:5; Proverbs 8:33–36
- 33 1 Peter 5:5; Proverbs 18:12; Proverbs 1:7; Psalm 34:11; James 4:10
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