Proverbs 15:15-21 in English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.