Proverbs 15:1

ASV: A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

DARBY: A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

DRA: A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

KJV: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:2

ASV: The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

DARBY: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

DRA: The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

KJV: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:3

ASV: The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

DARBY: The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

DRA: The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.

KJV: The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

Proverbs 15:4

ASV: A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

DARBY: Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

DRA: A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.

KJV: A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

Proverbs 15:5

ASV: A fool despiseth his father`s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

DARBY: A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

DRA: A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.

KJV: A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 15:6

ASV: In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

DARBY: In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.

DRA: The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.

KJV: In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

Proverbs 15:7

ASV: The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

DARBY: The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

DRA: The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.

KJV: The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

Proverbs 15:8

ASV: The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

DARBY: The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

DRA: The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.

KJV: The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Proverbs 15:9

ASV: The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

DARBY: The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

DRA: The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.

KJV: The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Proverbs 15:10

ASV: There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; [And] he that hateth reproof shall die.

DARBY: Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

DRA: Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.

KJV: Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

Proverbs 15:11

ASV: Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

DARBY: Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

DRA: Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?

KJV: Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

Proverbs 15:12

ASV: A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

DARBY: A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

DRA: A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.

KJV: A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

Proverbs 15:13

ASV: A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

DARBY: A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.

DRA: A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.

KJV: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 15:14

ASV: The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

DARBY: The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.

DRA: The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

KJV: The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Proverbs 15:15

ASV: All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart [hath] a continual feast.

DARBY: All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.

DRA: All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.

KJV: All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:16

ASV: Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

DARBY: Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.

DRA: Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,

KJV: Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 15:17

ASV: Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

DARBY: Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.

DRA: It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.

KJV: Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Proverbs 15:18

ASV: A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

DARBY: A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

DRA: A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.

KJV: A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 15:19

ASV: The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

DARBY: The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.

DRA: The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.

KJV: The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

Proverbs 15:20

ASV: A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

DARBY: A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

DRA: A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.

KJV: A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Proverbs 15:21

ASV: Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

DARBY: Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.

DRA: Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.

KJV: Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Proverbs 15:22

ASV: Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

DARBY: Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

DRA: Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.

KJV: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Proverbs 15:23

ASV: A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

DARBY: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!

DRA: A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.

KJV: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Proverbs 15:24

ASV: To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

DARBY: The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.

DRA: The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.

KJV: The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

Proverbs 15:25

ASV: Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

DARBY: Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

DRA: The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.

KJV: The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

Proverbs 15:26

ASV: Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words [are] pure.

DARBY: The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

DRA: Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

KJV: The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

Proverbs 15:27

ASV: He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

DARBY: He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

DRA: He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.

KJV: He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Proverbs 15:28

ASV: The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

DARBY: The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

DRA: The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.

KJV: The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Proverbs 15:29

ASV: Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

DARBY: Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

DRA: The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

KJV: The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:30

ASV: The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; [And] good tidings make the bones fat.

DARBY: That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

DRA: The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.

KJV: The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

Proverbs 15:31

ASV: The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

DARBY: The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

DRA: The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.

KJV: The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Proverbs 15:32

ASV: He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

DARBY: He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.

DRA: He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof possesseth understanding.

KJV: He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Proverbs 15:33

ASV: The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.

DARBY: The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.

DRA: The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

KJV: The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

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