but hblessed is he who is generous to the poor. 16  Why should a fool have money in his hand jto buy wisdom. but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. To get understanding is to be chosen rather than ksilver. Proverbs 4:7–9 7 g Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. Sign up for these short lessons that answer basic questions about the Bible, 2 Chr. Easily hear Scripture read as you study the Bible! 1 d A soft answer turns away wrath, but e a harsh word stirs up anger. and ba cruel messenger will be sent against him. 19  Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who lmakes his door high seeks destruction. 28  Even a fool xwho keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. 17  A man of cquick temper acts foolishly. 4 A gentle tongue … 30  cThe light of the eyes rejoices the heart, 31  eThe ear that listens to flife-giving reproof. 13 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. ESV is a literal translation which I prefer. 32  zThe wicked is overthrown through his evildoing. Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will hims... Read chapter in English Standard Version 33  jThe fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. but the companion of fools will suffer harm. 6  In the house of the righteous there is much treasure. 24  cWhoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.9. Family. 19  The way of ha sluggard is like a hedge of ithorns. 21  Whoever gdespises his neighbor is a sinner. 21  The wise of heart is called discerning. sweetness to the soul and whealth to the body. and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 3The eyes of the Lordare in every place, and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor. Proverbs 15:16 > NIV KJV ESV NKJV Better is a little with the fear of the L ord than great treasure and trouble with it. 30  A tranquil6 heart gives tlife to the flesh. 2All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD. but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 1 Corinthians 10:31 New Year’s resolutions don’t really work for most of us. than to odivide the spoil with the proud. 1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. Proverbs is a good place to start. 5  kA fool ldespises his father’s instruction. 16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. but the path of the upright is ja level highway. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 2 m All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord n weighs the spirit. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. 25  There is a way that seems right to a man. 20  mA man of crooked heart does not discover good. Proverbs 13-15: A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 18  Poverty and disgrace come to him who tignores instruction. ybut the righteous are rewarded with good. 8  xBetter is a little with righteousness. 7  Fine speech is not wbecoming to a fool; 8  yA bribe is like a magic2 stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; 9  Whoever zcovers an offense seeks love. 28  In ra multitude of people is the glory of a king. 22  Do they not go astray who idevise evil? but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but f the mouths of fools pour out folly. Proverbs 31 Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry that seeks to lead women into a personal relationship with Christ, with Proverbs 31:10-31 as a guide. but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. 11  sThe house of the wicked will be destroyed. 18  eA hot-tempered man fstirs up strife. but the prudent gives thought to his steps. 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but l the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 44:21; John 2:24; See 1 Sam. kidneys; Proverbs 23:18 Future, lit. but a man of understanding mwalks straight ahead. that he may turn away from Sheol beneath. but a harsh word stirs up anger. Those who devise good meet5 jsteadfast love and faithfulness. that he may turn away from Sheol beneath. English Standard Version (ESV). but the desire of the treacherous sis for violence. 6  yRighteousness guards him whose zway is blameless. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. and he loves him who speaks what is right. but the tent of the upright will flourish. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. 23  The wicked accepts qa bribe in secret3. the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 15 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 15  All the days of the afflicted are evil. 14  eA king’s wrath is a messenger of death. but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.7. but a crushed spirit pdries up the bones. nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. 11  gWealth gained hastily4 will dwindle. and ya good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways. 14  The beginning of strife is like letting out water, 15  He who hjustifies the wicked and he who icondemns the righteous. hbut a desire fulfilled is ia tree of life. whe makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. ? but he who repeats a matter aseparates close friends. but athe sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. 13  dRighteous lips are the delight of a king. 8  The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 28  The heart of the righteous yponders how to answer. 5  Whoever mocks the poor rinsults his Maker; he who is sglad at calamity will not go tunpunished. and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity. 29  A man of violence dentices his neighbor. that one may nturn away from the snares of death. but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. than a house full of feasting1 with strife. but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. 16  iHow much better to get wisdom than jgold! 3  pThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold. 14  The teaching of the wise is ma fountain of life. ESV Reference Bible (TruTone, Deep Brown/Tan, Trail Design), ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV Gospel Transformation Bible, 1st Edition (Chocolate/Plum with Trail Design). 19  nIt is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor. 27  Whoever wrestrains his words has knowledge. but the wicked brings shame1 and disgrace. 7  aOne pretends to be rich,2 yet has nothing; banother pretends to be poor,3 yet has great wealth. Proverbs 4:7 > NIV KJV ESV NKJV. N.A.S.B. 16:7. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but athe cheerful of heart has a continual feast. 25  dThe righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. but folly with her own hands gtears it down. 33  Wisdom brests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.8. 15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. kbut the lips of the wise will preserve them. The book itself is small enough to not cause nervousness with the blank space to be creative. 16  qEvery prudent man acts with knowledge. and his dfavor is like hthe clouds that bring the spring rain. Proverbs 15:1 ESV A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 3Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. 20  Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise. Cancel any time. 20  Whoever gives thought to the word2 pwill discover good. To learn more about their unique services and missions during natural disasters and more, check out their website. 6:30; Ps. 12  tThere is a way that seems right to a man. Proverbs 15:19 ESV - The way of a sluggard is… | Biblia Looking to help your church and family stay connected to the Word while social distancing? The United States military definition in the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms comes from Joint Publication 3-05.1 – Joint Special Operations Task Force Operations (JP 3-05.1). 24  The crown of the wise is their wealth. 19  wA desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul. 4  Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean. 26  In the fear of the Lord one has mstrong confidence. 10  fBy insolence comes nothing but strife. 9  The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord. for cthe throne is established by righteousness. 16  aOne who is wise is cautious4 and bturns away from evil. 22  zA good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children. but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. 5  Everyone who is arrogant in heart is ran abomination to the Lord; 6  By tsteadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for. Get understanding! 10  There is rsevere discipline for him who forsakes the way; 11  Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more tthe hearts of the children of man! 20  eThe poor is disliked even by his neighbor. 24  sThe discerning sets his face toward wisdom. 11  bA just balance and scales are the Lord’s; 12  It is an abomination to kings to do evil. but qa scoffer does not listen to rebuke. [b]8 (M)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,    but (N)the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,    but he loves him (O)who pursues righteousness.10 There is (P)severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;    (Q)whoever hates reproof will die.11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord;    how much more (R)the hearts of the children of man!12 (S)A scoffer (T)does not like to be reproved;    he will not go to the wise.13 (U)A glad heart makes a cheerful face,    but by (V)sorrow of heart the spirit is (W)crushed.14 (X)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,    but (Y)the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.16 (Z)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord    than great treasure and trouble with it.17 (AA)Better is a dinner of herbs where love is    than (AB)a fattened ox and hatred with it.18 (AC)A hot-tempered man (AD)stirs up strife,    but he who is (AE)slow to anger quiets contention.19 The way of (AF)a sluggard is like a hedge of (AG)thorns,    but the path of the upright is (AH)a level highway.20 (AI)A wise son makes a glad father,    but a foolish man despises his mother.21 (AJ)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,    but a man of understanding (AK)walks straight ahead.22 (AL)Without counsel plans fail,    but with many advisers they succeed.23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,    and (AM)a word in season, how good it is!24 The path of life leads upward (AN)for the prudent,    that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.25 The Lord tears down the house of (AO)the proud    but (AP)maintains (AQ)the widow's boundaries.26 (AR)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,    but (AS)gracious words are pure.27 Whoever is (AT)greedy for unjust gain (AU)troubles his own household,    but he who hates (AV)bribes will live.28 The heart of the righteous (AW)ponders how to answer,    but (AX)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.29 The Lord is (AY)far from the wicked,    but he (AZ)hears the prayer of the righteous.30 (BA)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,    and (BB)good news refreshes[c] the bones.31 (BC)The ear that listens to (BD)life-giving reproof    will dwell among the wise.32 Whoever (BE)ignores instruction (BF)despises himself,    but he who listens to reproof (BG)gains intelligence.33 (BH)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,    and (BI)humility comes before honor. 17  A wicked messenger falls into trouble. Proverbs 21:12-31 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. and owill share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 2  Whoever hwalks in uprightness fears the Lord. but the belly of the wicked suffers want. Listen to Proverbs 15 using the ESV Bible online. and the glory of children is their fathers. for there you do not meet words of knowledge. but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. 2 From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. 6  uGrandchildren are vthe crown of the aged. 4  wThe soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing. 3  gThe eyes of the Lord are in every place. Ear unto my sayings lo Proverbs 23:6 Lit. 7  nThe lips of the wise spread knowledge; 8  oThe sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord. but he loves him qwho pursues righteousness. 26  tThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord. a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. but he who reveres the commandment6 will be lrewarded. Understanding. A Father's Wise Instruction - Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. 2  A servant who deals wisely will rule over na son who acts shamefully. but athe righteous finds refuge in his death. 15 (A)A soft answer turns away wrath,    but (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,    but (C)the mouths of fools pour out folly.3 (D)The eyes of the Lord are in every place,    keeping watch on the evil and the good.4 (E)A gentle[a] tongue is (F)a tree of life,    but (G)perverseness in it breaks the spirit.5 (H)A fool (I)despises his father's instruction,    but (J)whoever heeds reproof is prudent.6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,    but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.7 (K)The lips of the wise spread knowledge;    (L)not so the hearts of fools. Learn More Support Proverbs 31 Ministries 10  A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding. 16  The plans of the heart belong to man. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. and his speech4 is like za scorching fire. We'll send you an email with 24  uGracious words are like va honeycomb. 23  To make an apt answer is a joy to a man. 12  uA scoffer vdoes not like to be reproved; but by xsorrow of heart the spirit is ycrushed. but he who is gslow to anger quiets contention. Good Habits | 5 Habits to Develop Like the Proverbs 31 Woman So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 24  The path of life leads upward pfor the prudent. 16  bBetter is a little with the fear of the Lord, 17  cBetter is a dinner of herbs where love is. 14  eThe wisest of women fbuilds her house. 15  gIn the light of a king’s face there is life. Our Next Study The Thoughts We … but he who listens to reproof igains intelligence. but zthe mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. 14  zThe heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge. 27  Whoever is vgreedy for unjust gain wtroubles his own household. but with those who take advice is wisdom. 8  The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way. 32  jWhoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty. 15 my son, q do not walk in the way with them; r hold back your foot from their paths, 16 for s their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood. Proverbs 12:15 ESV / 38 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. 25  The Lord tears down the house of qthe proud. but pknowledge is easy for a man of understanding. ESV > proverbs 4:: English Standard Version proverbs 4:23 - NASB new American Bible! that one may qturn away from the snares of death. but its every decision is lfrom the Lord. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 25  nA foolish son is a grief to his father. Check out our free church library, church online resources, and family resources. Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 9:1-12 (ESV) The Way of Wisdom 9 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. but one who lbreathes out lies is deceitful. but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. 29  Whoever is sslow to anger has great understanding. 22  Good sense is sa fountain of life to him who has it, 23  tThe heart of the wise makes his speech judicious. 4  pThe Lord has made everything for its purpose. 3  By the mouth of a fool comes ja rod for his back,1. 32  Whoever gignores instruction hdespises himself. 12  Let a man meet ca she-bear robbed of her cubs. 16 bBetter is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. 23  The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food. are both alike an abomination to the Lord. but he who is idevious in his ways despises him. 21  lFolly is a joy to him who lacks sense. 2  From the fruit of his mouth a man reats what is good. and by uthe fear of the Lord one vturns away from evil. When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. 31  Whoever oppresses a poor man winsults his xMaker. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 17  The highway of the upright lturns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. Proverbs 15 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up … | ESV.org Proverbs 15 13 A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but q a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 13  Whoever jdespises kthe word5 brings destruction on himself. 13  A wise son hears his father’s instruction. Proverbs 15:3 Parallel Commentaries Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ponders all his goings. but jperverseness in it breaks the spirit. First 5 is a Christian daily bible study app brought to you by Proverbs 31 Ministries designed to transform your time with God. 21  He who nsires a fool gets himself sorrow. 2  mAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes. and blessed is he qwho trusts in the Lord. 30  Whoever winks his eyes plans5 edishonest things; he who fpurses his lips brings evil to pass. and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. and ba whisperer cseparates close friends. but he bhears the prayer of the righteous. but pthe prayer of the upright is acceptable to him. 2  The tongue of the wise commends knowledge. but ethe lamp of the wicked will be put out. 35  A servant who deals wisely has cthe king’s favor. ybut he who is generous to the needy honors him. 14  The backslider in heart will be xfilled with the fruit of his ways. Proverbs 15:30 - ESV - The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and... 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