# Proverbs 15

> Lumin Translation

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/15

Translated from Hebrew and Greek with AI, then checked for clarity and fidelity.

1. A tender answer allays wrath, but a grievous word arouses anger.
2. The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouth of fools spews folly.
3. Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
4. A healing tongue is a tree of life, but perversity in it fractures the spirit.
5. A fool scorns his father's discipline, but one who keeps correction is prudent.
6. Treasure abounds in the righteous' court, but trouble stirs in the ungodly's gain.
7. The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, but not the heart of fools.
8. The sacrifice of the wicked is Yahweh's abomination, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves whoever pursues righteousness.
10. Discipline is harsh for whoever forsakes the path; one who hates correction dies.
11. Sheol and Abaddon lie before Yahweh—how much more the hearts of the sons of man!
12. A scoffer does not love rebuke; he will not go to the wise.
13. A joyful heart brightens the face, but grief in the heart crushes the spirit.
14. The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15. All the days of the afflicted are grievous, but a pleasant heart has a constant feast.
16. Better a little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure with trouble.
17. Better a meal of vegetables where love is than a fattened ox with hatred.
18. A hot-tempered man provokes strife, but one slow to anger calms quarrels.
19. The sluggard's way is like a thorn hedge, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
20. A wise son gladdens his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is joy to one lacking sense, but a man of understanding walks straight.
22. Plans fail without counsel, but with an abundance of counselors they stand.
23. A man finds joy in the answer of his mouth, and how good a word in its season!
24. The path of life ascends for the wise, so he turns aside from Sheol below.
25. Yahweh uproots the house of the proud, but he establishes the widow's border.
26. Evil thoughts are an abomination to Yahweh, but the words of the pure are pleasant.
27. He who covets gain troubles his house, but he who hates gifts will live.
28. The heart of the righteous ponders answers, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evils.
29. Yahweh stays far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30. Bright eyes gladden the heart; good news fattens the bones.
31. The ear that heeds life-giving correction dwells among the wise.
32. Whoever disregards discipline despises his own soul, but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding.
33. The fear of Yahweh is wisdom's discipline, and humility before honor.

## Nearby chapters

[Proverbs 14](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/14.md)
[Proverbs 16](https://www.lumin.faith/read/proverbs/16.md)

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