Proverbs Chapter 15
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darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext
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A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
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The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
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Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
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A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.
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In the house of a righteous [man] is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked [man] is disturbance.
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The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
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Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.
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Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
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A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.
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A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
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The heart of an intelligent [man] seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
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All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
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Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
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Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
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A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
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A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
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Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
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Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
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The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
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Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.
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The thoughts of the evil [man] are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.
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He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
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The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
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The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
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He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth sense.
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The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.
lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM
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Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.
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The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.
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The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.
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The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.
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A fool scorns his father's instruction: but he that keeps his commandments is more prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall utterly perish from the earth.
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In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.
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The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
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The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them that walk honestly are acceptable with him.
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The ways of an ungodly [man] are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.
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The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.
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Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?
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An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.
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When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, [the countenance] is sad.
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An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
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The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.
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Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear [of the Lord].
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Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.
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A passionate man stirs up strife; but [he that is] slow to anger appeases even a rising one.
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The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.
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A wise son gladdens [his] father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
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The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
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They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.
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A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common [weal].
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The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
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The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.
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An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.
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A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.
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The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.
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God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous.
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The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.
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He that rejects instruction hates himself; but he that minds reproofs loves his soul.
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The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will correspond therewith.
vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)
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Responsio mollis frangit iram: sermo durus suscitat furorem.
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Lingua sapientium ornat scientiam: os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam.
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In omni loco oculi Domini contemplantur bonos et malos.
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Lingua placabilis, lignum vitæ: quæ autem immoderata est, conteret spiritum.
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Stultus irridet disciplinam patris sui: qui autem custodit increpationes, astutior fiet. In abundanti iustitia virtus maxima est: cogitationes autem impiorum eradicabuntur.
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Domus iusti plurima fortitudo: et in fructibus impii conturbatio.
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Labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam: cor stultorum dissimile erit.
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Victimæ impiorum abominabiles Domino: vota iustorum placabilia:
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Abominatio est Domino via impii: qui sequitur iustitiam, diligitur ab eo.
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Doctrina mala deserenti viam vitæ: qui increpationes odit, morietur.
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Infernus, et perditio coram Domino: quanto magis corda filiorum hominum?
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Non amat pestilens eum, qui se corripit: nec ad sapientes graditur.
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Cor gaudens exhilarat faciem: in mœrore animi deiicitur spiritus.
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Cor sapientis quærit doctrinam: et os stultorum pascitur imperitia.
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Omnes dies pauperis, mali: secura mens quasi iuge convivium.
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Melius est parum cum timore Domini, quam thesauri magni et insatiabiles.
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Melius est vocari ad olera cum charitate: quam ad vitulum saginatum cum odio.
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Vir iracundus provocat rixas: qui patiens est, mitigat suscitatas.
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Iter pigrorum quasi sepes spinarum: via iustorum absque offendiculo.
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Filius sapiens lætificat patrem: et stultus homo despicit matrem suam.
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Stultitia gaudium stulto: et vir prudens dirigit gressus suos.
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Dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium: ubi vero sunt plures consiliarii, confirmantur.
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Lætatur homo in sententia oris sui: et sermo opportunus est optimus.
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Semita vitæ super eruditum, ut declinet de inferno novissimo.
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Domum superborum demolietur Dominus: et firmos faciet terminos viduæ.
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Abominatio Domini cogitationes malæ: et purus sermo pulcherrimus firmabitur ab eo.
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Conturbat domum suam qui sectatur avaritiam: qui autem odit munera, vivet. Per misericordiam et fidem purgantur peccata: per timorem autem Domini declinat omnis a malo.
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Mens iusti meditatur obedientiam: os impiorum redundat malis.
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Longe est Dominus ab impiis: et orationes iustorum exaudiet.
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Lux oculorum lætificat animam: fama bona impinguat ossa.
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Auris, quæ audit increpationes vitæ, in medio sapientium commorabitur.
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Qui abiicit disciplinam, despicit animam suam: qui autem acquiescit increpationibus, possessor est cordis.
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Timor Domini, disciplina sapientiæ: et gloriam præcedit humilitas.
web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3
The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
5
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6
In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11
Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12
A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15
All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
16
Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.
17
Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19
The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
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Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
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Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
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Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
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The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
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He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
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The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
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The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
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The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
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The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
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He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
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The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8
1
A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
3
In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.
4
A healed tongue <FI>is<Fi> a tree of life, And perverseness in it--a breach in the spirit.
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A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
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<FI> In<Fi> the house of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked--trouble.
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The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools <FI>is<Fi> not right.
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The sacrifice of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright <FI>is<Fi> His delight.
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An abomination to Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
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Chastisement <FI>is<Fi> grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.
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Sheol and destruction <FI>are<Fi> before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.
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A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
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A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
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The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
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All the days of the afflicted <FI>are<Fi> evil, And gladness of heart <FI>is<Fi> a perpetual banquet.
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Better <FI>is<Fi> a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
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Better <FI>is<Fi> an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
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A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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The way of the slothful <FI>is<Fi> as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
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A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
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Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth <FI>his<Fi> going.
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Without counsel <FI>is<Fi> the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
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Joy <FI>is<Fi> to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season--how good!
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A path of life <FI>is<Fi> on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
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The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
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An abomination to Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> thoughts of wickedness, And pure <FI>are<Fi> sayings of pleasantness.
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A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
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The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
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Far <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
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The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
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An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
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Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
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The fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the instruction of wisdom, And before honour <FI>is<Fi> humility!
Explanations by Age Level
Explain Like I'm 5
A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!
Explain Like I'm 10
Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.
Explain Like I'm 15
Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).