Proverbs 15:9-17 in English

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.

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.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.

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.

⁹ Yahweh hates/detests the behavior of wicked people, but he loves those who always do what is righteous/just/fair.

¹⁰ Those who do what is wrong will be severely punished; those who do not want to be corrected will die.

¹¹ Yahweh knows what is happening in the place where dead people DOU are, so he certainly knows RHQ what people are thinking.

¹² Some people do not want to be corrected; they never go to wise people to seek good advice from them.

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.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate with the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.

¹⁰ There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

¹¹ Before the Lord are the underworld and destruction: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men!

¹² The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

¹⁰ Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.

¹⁰ Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.

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.

⁹ The Lord hates the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who do what is right.

¹⁰ If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.

¹¹ Those already dead have no secrets from the Lord—how much more does he know our thoughts!

¹² Scoffers don't like to be corrected, so they don't go to the wise for advice.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.

¹⁰ Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men?

¹² A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: And he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the Lord: How much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: Neither will he go unto the wise.

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.

⁹ An abomination of the Lord is the way of the wicked; but him that pursueth righteousness will he love.

¹⁰ An evil correction is destined for him that forsaketh the right path; he that hateth admonition will die.

¹¹ The nether world and corruption are open before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scorner loveth not that one should admonish him: unto the wise doth he not go.

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.

⁹ The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; But he loves those that follow after righteousness.

¹⁰ The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; But they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; How shall not also be the hearts of men?

¹² An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; Neither will he associate with the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.

¹⁰ Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ The underworld, yea, the region of death, is before the LORD; How much more the hearts of the sons of men!

¹² The scoffer loveth not his reprover; He will not resort to the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Adonai , but he 'ahav ·affectionately loves· him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol ·Place of the dead· and Abaddon ·Destruction, Unrighteous side of Sheol· are before Adonai, how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer does not 'ahav ·affectionately love· to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Adonai , than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ Yahweh hates the way of wicked people, but he loves the one who pursues what is right.

¹⁰ Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way and he who hates correction will die.

¹¹ Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh; how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind?

¹² The mocker resents correction; he will not go to the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

¹⁰ Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

¹¹ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

¹² A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.

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.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

¹⁰ There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

¹¹ Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!

¹² A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

¹³ A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

¹⁴ The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.

⁹ The life of the unpious man is abomination to the Lord; he that pur-sueth rightfulness or followeth right-wiseness, shall be loved of the Lord.

¹⁰ Evil teaching is of men that forsake the way of life; he that hateth blamings shall die.

¹¹ Hell and perdition be open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

¹² A man full of pestilence loveth not him that reproveth him; and he goeth not to wise men.

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.

⁹ The life of the unpious man is (an) abomination to the Lord; he that followeth rightfulness, shall be loved of the Lord. (The life of an evil person is an abomination to the Lord; but he who followeth righteousness, shall be loved by the Lord.)

¹⁰ Evil teaching is of men that forsake the way of life; he that hateth blamings shall die. (Evil teaching is from those who abandon the way of life; he who hateth rebukes shall die.)

¹¹ Hell and perdition be open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the sons (and daughters) of men.

¹² A man full of pestilence loveth not him that reproveth him; and he goeth not to wise men.

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.)

⁹ An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

¹⁰ Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

¹¹ Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.

¹² A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

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.