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Proverbs 15:13-24 in American Standard Version (1901)

13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
24 To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 15 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

13 When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
14 An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
15 The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.
16 Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
17 Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.
18 A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one.
18a A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.
19 The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.
20 A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
24 The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
Proverbs 15 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 15:13-24 in King James Version + Apocrypha

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 15:13-24 in King James (Authorized) Version

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 15:13-24 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

13 When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
14 An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
15 The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.
16 Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
17 Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.
18 A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one. A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.
19 The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.
20 A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honor not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
24 The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
Proverbs 15 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 15:13-24 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
22 Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
24 To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
PROVERBS 15 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Translation for Translators

13 When people are happy, they have smiles on their faces; but when they are sad, by looking at their faces we can see that they are sad.
14 Those who have good sense want to learn more; foolish people MTY are very satisfied with being foolish/ignorant.
15 Those who are oppressed constantly have difficulties, but those who (OR, if they) are happy, it is as though MET they are having a big feast every day.
16 Being poor and revering Yahweh is better than being rich and having a lot of troubles.
17 Eating meals with people whom you love and having only vegetables to eat is better than eating with people who hate each other and having lots of good meat to eat.
18 Those who quickly become angry cause arguments/quarreling, but those who do not quickly become angry cause people to act peacefully.
19 Lazy people constantly have difficulties MET; it is as though they are walking through thorns; but those who are honest and hard-working will have few difficulties; it is as though they are walking on a level highway MET.
20 Children who are wise cause their parents to be happy; it is foolish children who despise their parents.
21 Foolish people are happy to continually act foolishly; those who have good sense do what is right.
22 If there is no one to give us good advice, we will not accomplish what we are planning to do; but when we have many good advisors, we will succeed.
23 People rejoice when they are able to reply well to what others have asked them; truly, it is very delightful to be able to say the right thing at the right time.
24 Wise people walk on a road that leads up to a long life; they do not walk on a road that leads down to the place where dead people are.
Proverbs 15 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 15:13-24 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

13 When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
14 An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
15 The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always quiet.
16 Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
17 Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of calves, with enmity.
18 A passionate man stirs up strife; but he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one. A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them up.
19 The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.
20 A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts of counsellors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
24 The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.
Proverbs 15 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 15:13-24 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

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 Yahweh, 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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 15:13-24 in World English Bible (Catholic)

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 Yahweh, 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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 15:13-24 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Bible in Basic English

13 A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of the man of good sense goes in search of knowledge, but foolish things are the food of the unwise.
15 All the days of the troubled are evil; but he whose heart is glad has an unending feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great wealth together with trouble.
17 Better is a simple meal where love is, than a fat ox and hate with it.
18 An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.
19 Thorns are round the way of the hater of work; but the road of the hard worker becomes a highway.
20 A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.
21 Foolish behaviour is joy to the unwise; but a man of good sense makes his way straight.
22 Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
23 A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
24 Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
Proverbs 15 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Darby Translation

13 A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a cheerful heart is a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
17 Better is a meal of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred therewith.
18 A furious man stirreth up contention; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding regulateth his walk.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
24 The path of life is upwards for the wise, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 15 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Douay-Rheims 1899

13 A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
14 The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,
17 It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
18 A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.
20 A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
22 Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.
23 A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
24 The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
Proverbs 15 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Free Bible Version

13 If you're happy inside, you'll have a cheerful face, but if you're sad, you look crushed.
14 An insightful mind looks for knowledge, but stupid people feed on foolishness.
15 The life of poor people is hard, but if you stay cheerful, it's a continual feast.
16 It's better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.
17 Better a dinner of vegetables where there's love than eating meat with hatred.
18 Short-tempered people stir up trouble, but those slow to anger calm things down.
19 The way of lazy people is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the good is an open highway.
20 A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
21 Stupidity makes people with no sense happy, but sensible people do what is right.
22 Plans fall apart without good advice, but with plenty of advisors they're successful.
23 A good answer makes people happy—it's great to say the right thing at the right moment!
24 Life's path for the wise leads upwards, so that they can avoid the grave below.
Proverbs 15 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Geneva Bible 1599

13 A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
14 The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
15 All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
16 Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
18 An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
19 The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
20 A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
22 Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
23 A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
24 The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 15:13-24 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
22 For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
24 The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.
Proverbs 15 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 15:13-24 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: But the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise, That he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

13 A merry heart cheereth up the countenance; but when the heart feeleth pain the spirit is depressed.
14 The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and confusion therewith.
17 Better is an allowance of herbs when love is there, than a stall-fed ox and hatred therewith.
18 A man of fury stirreth up strife; but he that is slow to anger assuageth contention.
19 The way of the slothful man is like a hedge of thorns; but the path of the upright is a levelled road.
20 A wise son causeth his father to rejoice; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is void of sense; but a man of understanding walketh straight forward.
22 Plans are frustrated without consultation; but through a multitude of counsellors canst thou maintain thyself.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word spoken at the proper time, how good is it!
24 The path of life leadeth upward for the intelligent, in order that he may avoid the nether world beneath.
Proverbs 15 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

13 When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; But when it is in sorrow, the countenance is sad.
14 An upright heart seeks discretion; But the mouth of the uninstructed will experience evils.
15 The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; But the good are always quiet.
16 Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
17 Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, Than a feast of calves, with enmity.
18 A passionate man stirs up strife; But he that is slow to anger appeases even a rising one.
18a A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels; But an ungodly man rather stirs them up.
19 The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; But those of the diligent are made smooth.
20 A wise son gladdens his father; But a foolish son sneers at his mother.
21 The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; But a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22 They that honor not councils put off deliberation; But counsel abides in the hearts of counselors.
23 A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
24 The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, That he may turn aside and escape from hell.
Proverbs 15 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 15:13-24 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 15:13-24 in George Noyes Bible

13 A joyous heart maketh a bright countenance; But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
15 The days of the afflicted are all evil; But he that hath a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where there is love, Than a fatted ox, and hatred therewith.
18 The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; But the way of the righteous is a highway.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him who lacketh wisdom; But the man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel, plans come to nought; But with a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!
24 The path of life is upward for the wise, So that he turneth away from the underworld beneath.
Proverbs 15 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 15:13-24 in One Unity Resource Bible

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 Adonai , 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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol ·Place of the dead·.
Proverbs [Sayings] 15 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Unlocked Literal Bible

13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
15 All the days of oppressed people are miserable, but a cheerful heart has an unending feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure with confusion.
17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love than a fatted calf served with hatred.
18 An angry man stirs up arguments, but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.
19 The path of the sluggard is like a place with a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a built-up highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense, but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice, but with numerous advisors they succeed.
23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; how good is a timely word!
24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people, that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 15 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 15:13-24 in World English Bible

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 Yahweh, 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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible

Proverbs 15:13-24 in World English Bible British Edition

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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Noah Webster Bible

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred with it.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is !
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 15:13-24 in World Messianic Bible

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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 15:13-24 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

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.
20 A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

13 A joyful heart maketh glad the face; the spirit is cast down in the mourning of soul.
14 The heart of a wise man seeketh teaching; and the mouth of fools is fed with unknowing.
15 All the days of a poor man be evil; a secure soul is a continual feast.
16 Better is a little with the dread of the Lord, than many treasures and unfillable.
17 It is better to be called to worts with charity, than with hatred to a calf made fat.
18 A wrathful man raiseth chidings; he that is patient, assuageth chidings that were raised.
19 The way of slow men is as an hedge of thorns; the way of just or rightwise men is without thing of hurting.
20 A wise son maketh glad his father; but a fond or foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to a fool; but a prudent man shall address his steps.
22 Thoughts be destroyed, where no counsel is; but where many counsellors be, they be confirmed.
23 A man is glad in the sentence of his mouth; and a covenable word is best.
24 The path of life is on a learned man; that he bow away from the last hell.

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

13 A joyful heart maketh glad the face; (but) the spirit is cast down in the mourning of (the) soul.
14 The heart of a wise man seeketh teaching; and the mouth of fools is fed with unknowing, (or with ignorance).
15 All the days of a poor man be evil; a secure soul is a continual feast. (All the days of the poor be evil; the life of a secure soul is a continual feast.)
16 Better is a little with the dread of the Lord, than many treasures and unfillable. (Better is a little with the fear of the Lord or with reverence for the Lord, than many treasures and troubles.)
17 It is better to be called to worts with charity, than with hatred to a calf made fat. (It is better to be warmly, or cordially, called to herbs, or vegetables, than to be hatefully invited to share a fattened calf.)
18 A wrathful man raiseth chidings; he that is patient, assuageth chidings that were raised.
19 The way of slow men is as an hedge of thorns; the way of just men is without thing of hurting. (A lazy person’s way (is) a hedge of thorns; but the way of the righteous (is) without a cause of stumbling.)
20 A wise son maketh glad his father; but a fond man despiseth his mother. (A wise son maketh his father happy; but a fool despiseth his mother.)
21 Folly is joy to a fool; but a prudent man shall (ad)dress his steps. (Foolishness bringeth joy to a fool; but a prudent person shall direct his steps.)
22 Thoughts be destroyed, where no counsel is; but where many counsellors be, they be confirmed. (Plans come to naught, where there is no wise advice; but where there be many counsellors, the plans succeed.)
23 A man is glad in the sentence of his mouth; and a covenable word is best (or but a suitable word is always best).
24 The path of life is on a learned man; that he bow away from the last hell. (The path of life leadeth upward for the learned; yea, so that they turn away from Sheol, or the land of the dead, or so that they turn away from hell, which is below.)

Proverbs 15:13-24 in Young's Literal Translation

13 A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
14 The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, And gladness of heart is a perpetual banquet.
16 Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
17 Better is an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
18 A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
20 A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth his going.
22 Without counsel is the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
23 Joy is to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season — how good!
24 A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

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