Proverbs 15:1-7 in English

¹ A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

² The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

³ The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

¹ Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ 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.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

¹ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

¹ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

¹ Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ 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.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

¹ A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

² The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

¹ When people are angry with you, reply to them gently, and it will calm them; but if you reply harshly to them, it causes them to become more angry.

² When wise people speak MTY, it causes those who hear what they say to want to know more; foolish people continually say MTY what is foolish.

³ Yahweh sees MTY what is happening everywhere; he observes what bad people do as well as what good people do.

⁴ Those who speak MTY kindly to people are like MET trees whose fruit gives life; speaking what is false causes people to ◄despair/feel very discouraged►.

⁵ Foolish children despise their parents when their parents correct/discipline them; wise children accept it.

⁶ There are many valuable things in the houses of righteous people; the wealth of wicked people causes them to have troubles/difficulties.

⁷ What wise people teach MTY causes others to know much more, but foolish people cannot teach others what is useful.

¹ Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: but a grievous word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ 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.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

¹ 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 Yahweh’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.

¹ 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 Yahweh’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.

¹ 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.

¹ By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

² Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.

³ The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

⁴ A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.

⁵ A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

⁶ In the house of the upright man there is a great store of wealth; but in the profits of the sinner there is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.

¹ A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

³ The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof becometh prudent.

⁶ In the house of a righteous man is much treasure; but in the revenue of a wicked man is disturbance.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

¹ A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

² The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

³ The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.

⁴ A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.

⁵ 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.

⁶ The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.

¹ A kind reply wards off anger, but hurtful words make people mad.

² What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.

³ The Lord sees everywhere, watching the evil and the good.

⁴ Gentle words are a source of life, but telling lies does a lot of damage.

⁵ Only a foolish son despises his father's instruction, but one who accepts correction is sensible.

⁶ There's plenty of treasure where good people live, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.

⁷ Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.

¹ A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.

² The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.

³ The eyes of the Lord in euery place beholde the euill and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.

⁵ A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.

⁶ The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.

¹ A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

⁴ A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.

¹ A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

¹ A soft answer turneth away fury; but a mortifying word stirreth up anger.

² The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools sputtereth out folly.

³ In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.

⁴ A healing word of the tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach to the spirit.

⁵ A fool contemneth the correction of his father; but he that observeth admonition will become prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous there is much treasure; but in the income of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.

¹ Anger slays even wise men; Yet a submissive answer turns away wrath: But a grievous word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of the wise knows what is good: But the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things.

³ The eyes of the Lord behold Both the evil and the good in every place.

⁴ The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, And he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding.

⁵ 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.

⁶ In the houses of the righteous is much strength: But the fruits of the ungodly shall perish.

⁷ The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: But the hearts of the foolish are not safe.

¹ A soft answer turneth away wrath; But harsh words stir up anger.

² The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place; They behold the evil and the good.

⁴ A mild tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a wound in the spirit.

⁵ The fool despiseth the correction of his father; But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much wealth; But in the revenues of the wicked there is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.

¹ A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

³ Adonai ’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 upright 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.

¹ A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.

³ The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, keeping watch over the evil and the good.

⁴ A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

⁵ A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, but he who learns from correction is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure, but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.

⁷ The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about, but not so the hearts of fools.

¹ 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 Yahweh’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.

¹ 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.

¹ A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

² The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

³ The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness in it is a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

¹ 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.

¹ 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.

¹ A soft answer breaketh ire; an hard word raiseth strong vengeance.

² The tongue of wise men honoureth knowing; the mouth of fools boileth out folly.

³ In each place the eyes of the Lord behold good men, and evil men.

⁴ A pleasant tongue is the tree of life; but the tongue that is unmeasurable or untempered, shall defoul the spirit.

⁵ A fool scorneth the teaching of his father; but he that keepeth blamings, shall be made wiser. Most virtue shall be in plenteous rightfulness or rightwiseness; but the thoughts of wicked men shall be drawn up by the root.

⁶ The house of a just or rightwise man is full great strength; and troubling is in the fruits of a wicked man.

⁷ The lips of wise men shall sow abroad knowing; the hearts of fools shall be unlike, that is, they shall be full of ignorance.

¹ A soft answer breaketh ire; an hard word raiseth strong vengeance.

² The tongue of wise men honoureth knowing (or The speaking of the wise honoureth knowledge); the mouth of fools boileth out folly.

³ In each place the eyes of the Lord behold good men, and evil men.

⁴ A pleasant tongue is the tree of life; but the tongue that is unmeasurable or untempered, shall defoul the spirit.

⁵ A fool scorneth the teaching of his father; but he that keepeth blamings (or but he who receiveth rebukes), shall be made wiser. Most virtue shall be in plenteous rightfulness; but the thoughts of wicked men shall be drawn up by the root.

⁶ (In) The house of a just man is full great strength; and troubling is in the fruits of a wicked man. (In the house of the righteous is very great wealth; and trouble is in the fruits of the wicked.)

⁷ The lips of wise men shall sow abroad knowing (or The lips of the wise sow abroad knowledge); (but) the heart(s) of fools shall be unlike (them, that is, they shall be full of ignorance).

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 is a tree of life, And perverseness in it — a breach in the spirit.

⁵ A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked — trouble.

⁷ The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools is not right.