Proverbs 15:25-31 in English

²⁵ Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.

^27a By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.

^28a The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous.

^29a Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness.

^29b Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God.

³⁰ The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.

²⁵ The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

²⁵ The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honor.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God. The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.

²⁵ The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

²⁵ Yahweh tears down the houses of proud people, but he protects the property of widows.

²⁶ Yahweh detests what wicked people are thinking about doing; but when people say what is kind, he considers those words to be pure.

²⁷ Those who try hard to get money by acting dishonestly cause trouble for their family; those who refuse to accept bribes will live for a long time.

²⁸ Righteous/Good people think carefully before they answer what others ask them; wicked people very quickly say what is evil.

²⁹ Yahweh does not listen MTY to what wicked people request him to do; he listens to righteous people when they pray.

³⁰ If people have a smile on their faces, it makes them/others happy, and when people hear good news, it refreshes their spirits MTY.

³¹ If people pay attention when people correct/warn them, they will become wise.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are held in honour.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe. By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. Better are small receipts with righteousness, than abundant fruits with unrighteousness. Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God. The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.

²⁵ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

²⁵ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home amongst the wise.

²⁵ The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.

²⁶ Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.

²⁷ He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

²⁸ The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

²⁹ The Lord is far from sinners, but his ear is open to the prayer of the upright.

³⁰ The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.

³¹ The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.

²⁵ Jehovah plucketh up the house of the proud; but he establisheth the boundary of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the evil man are an abomination to Jehovah; but pure words are pleasant.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of a righteous man studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.

²⁵ The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.

²⁶ Evil thoughts are an abomination to the Lord: and pure words most beautiful shall be confirmed by him.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth bribes shall live. By mercy and faith sins are purged away: and by the fear of the Lord every one declineth from evil.

²⁸ The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked: and he will hear the prayers of the just.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the house of the proud, but he protects the boundaries of the widow's property.

²⁶ The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.

²⁷ People greedy for ill-gotten gains make trouble for their families, but those who hate bribes will live.

²⁸ Good people think how best to answer questions, but stupid people say all kinds of evil things.

²⁹ The Lord keeps his distance from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the good.

³⁰ Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.

³¹ If you pay attention to positive advice you'll be one of the wise.

²⁵ The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.

²⁶ The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.

²⁷ He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.

²⁹ The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.

³¹ The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.

²⁵ The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

²⁵ The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: But the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: And a good report maketh the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that heareth the reproof of life Abideth among the wise.

²⁵ The Lord, will tear down the house of the proud; but he will set up firmly the boundary -stone of the widow.

²⁶ An abomination of the Lord are the thoughts of the bad man; but pleasant speeches are pure before him.

²⁷ He that is greedy after gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous reflecteth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked sputtereth out evil things.

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked; but the prayer of the righteous doth he hear.

³⁰ What is pleasant to the light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report giveth marrow to the bones.

³¹ The ear that heareth the admonition of life will ever abide in the midst of the wise.

²⁵ The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow.

²⁶ An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.

²⁷ A receiver of bribes destroys himself; But he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.

^27a By alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; But by the fear of the Lord everyone departs from evil.

²⁸ The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; But the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.

^28a The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; And through them even enemies become friends.

²⁹ God is far from the ungodly; But he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous.

^29a Better are small receipts with righteousness, Than abundant fruits with unrighteousness.

^29b Let the heart of a man think justly, That his steps may be rightly ordered of God.

³⁰ The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; And a good report fattens the bones.

²⁵ The LORD destroyeth the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.

²⁷ He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous meditateth on his answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, And good tidings make the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall dwell among the wise.

²⁵ Adonai will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Adonai detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the upright weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Adonai is far from the wicked, but he sh'ma ·hears obeys· the prayer of the upright.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that sh'ma ·hears obeys· reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

²⁵ Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, but he protects the property of the widow.

²⁶ Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, but the words of kindness are pure.

²⁷ The robber brings trouble to his family, but the one who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far away from wicked people, but he hears the prayer of righteous people.

³⁰ The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart and good news is health to the body.

³¹ If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live, you will remain among wise people.

²⁵ Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home amongst the wise.

²⁵ The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

²⁶ The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.

³¹ The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

²⁵ The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.

²⁶ The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

²⁷ He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

²⁹ The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home amongst the wise.

²⁵ The Lord shall destroy the house of proud men; and he shall make steadfast the coasts of a widow.

²⁶ Evil thoughts is abomination of the Lord; and a clean word most fair shall be made steadfast of him.

²⁷ He that pursueth or followeth avarice, troubleth his house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Sins be purged by mercy and faith; each man boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord.

²⁸ The soul of a just or rightwise man bethinketh obedience; the mouth of wicked men is full of evils.

²⁹ The Lord is far from wicked men; and he shall hear the prayers of just or rightwise men.

³⁰ The light of eyes maketh glad the soul; good fame maketh fat the bones.

³¹ The ear that heareth the blamings of life, shall dwell in the midst of wise men.

²⁵ The Lord shall destroy the house of proud men; and he shall make steadfast the coasts of a widow. (The Lord shall destroy the house of the proud; but he shall make firm the property lines, or the boundary stones, of a widow.)

²⁶ Evil thoughts is abomination of the Lord; and a clean word most fair shall be made steadfast of him. (Evil thoughts be an abomination to the Lord; but a most fair, and clean, word is his delight.)

²⁷ He that followeth avarice, troubleth his house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Sins be purged by mercy and faith; each man boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord, (or Sins be cleansed by love and faith; all can turn away from evil by the fear of the Lord or with reverence for the Lord).

²⁸ The soul of a just man bethinketh obedience; the mouth of wicked men is full of evils. (The righteous think before that they answer; but the ready reply of the wicked is usually full of evil.)

²⁹ The Lord is far from wicked men; and he shall hear the prayers of just men. (The Lord is far from the wicked; but he shall hear the prayers of the righteous.)

³⁰ The light of (the) eyes maketh glad the soul; good fame maketh fat the bones. (Sparkling eyes make a person happy; good news fatteneth up the bones.)

³¹ The ear that heareth the blamings of life, shall dwell in the midst of wise men. (The person who listeneth to rebukes, shall live in the midst of the wise.)

²⁵ The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.

²⁶ An abomination to Jehovah are thoughts of wickedness, And pure are sayings of pleasantness.

²⁷ A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.

²⁸ The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

²⁹ Far is Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.

³⁰ The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.

³¹ An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.