15: 2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
15: 3 The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
15: 4 176A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
176Hb. The healing of the tongue is a tree of life;
15: 5 A fool despiseth his father’s 177correction; But he that regardeth reproof 178getteth prudence.
177Or, instruction;
178Or, dealeth prudently.
15: 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
15: 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish 179doeth not so.
179Or, is not stedfast. or, is not right.
15: 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
15: 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
15: 10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.
15: 11 Sheol and 180Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
180Or, Destruction
15: 12 A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
15: 13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
15: 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15: 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
15: 16 Better is little, with the awe of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
15: 17 Better is a 181dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
181Or, portion
15: 18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
15: 19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
15: 20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
15: 21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
15: 22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
15: 23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
15: 24 To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
15: 25 Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
15: 26 Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But 182pleasant words are pure.
182Or, the pure speak pleasant words.
15: 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
15: 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
15: 29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
15: 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.
15: 31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
15: 32 He that refuseth 183correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
183Or, instruction
15: 33 The awe of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.
