Proverbs 15:1
American King James A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
American Standard Version A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
King James A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
World English Bible A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:2
American King James The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
American Standard Version The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
King James The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
World English Bible The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 15:3
American King James The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
American Standard Version The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
King James The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
World English Bible Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Proverbs 15:4
American King James A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
American Standard Version A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
King James A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
World English Bible A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:5
American King James A fool despises his father's instruction: but he that regards reproof is prudent.
American Standard Version A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
King James A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
World English Bible A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Proverbs 15:6
American King James In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
American Standard Version In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
King James In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
World English Bible In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
Proverbs 15:7
American King James The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
American Standard Version The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish `doeth' not so.
King James The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
World English Bible The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:8
American King James The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
American Standard Version The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
King James The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
World English Bible The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:9
American King James The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
American Standard Version The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
King James The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
World English Bible The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:10
American King James Correction is grievous to him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.
American Standard Version There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; `And' he that hateth reproof shall die.
King James Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
World English Bible There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
Proverbs 15:11
American King James Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
American Standard Version Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
King James Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
World English Bible Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
Proverbs 15:12
American King James A scorner loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go to the wise.
American Standard Version A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
King James A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
World English Bible A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
Proverbs 15:13
American King James A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
American Standard Version A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
King James A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
World English Bible A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:14
American King James The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
American Standard Version The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
King James The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
World English Bible The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:15
American King James All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
American Standard Version All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart `hath' a continual feast.
King James All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
World English Bible All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:16
American King James Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
American Standard Version Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
King James Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
World English Bible Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:17
American King James Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
American Standard Version Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
King James Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
World English Bible Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
Proverbs 15:18
American King James A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.
American Standard Version A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
King James A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
World English Bible A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 15:19
American King James The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
American Standard Version The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
King James The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
World English Bible The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:20
American King James A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother.
American Standard Version A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
King James A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
World English Bible A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:21
American King James Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
American Standard Version Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
King James Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
World English Bible Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
Proverbs 15:22
American King James Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
American Standard Version Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
King James Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
World English Bible Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:23
American King James A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
American Standard Version A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
King James A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
World English Bible Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:24
American King James The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
American Standard Version To the wise the way of life `goeth' upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
King James The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
World English Bible The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
Proverbs 15:25
American King James The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
American Standard Version Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
King James The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
World English Bible Yahweh will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
Proverbs 15:26
American King James The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
American Standard Version Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words `are' pure.
King James The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
World English Bible Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
Proverbs 15:27
American King James He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.
American Standard Version He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
King James He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
World English Bible He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:28
American King James The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
American Standard Version The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
King James The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
World English Bible The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
Proverbs 15:29
American King James The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
American Standard Version Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
King James The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
World English Bible Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:30
American King James The light of the eyes rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones fat.
American Standard Version The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; `And' good tidings make the bones fat.
King James The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
World English Bible The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
Proverbs 15:31
American King James The ear that hears the reproof of life stays among the wise.
American Standard Version The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
King James The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
World English Bible The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 15:32
American King James He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.
American Standard Version He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
King James He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
World English Bible He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
Proverbs 15:33
American King James The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.
American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor `goeth' humility.
King James The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
World English Bible The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.