Proverbs 15 — ULB

15Verse 1A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
^{Verse 2}The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge,
but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
^{Verse 3}The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere,
keeping watch over the evil and the good.
^{Verse 4}A healing tongue is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
^{Verse 5}A fool has contempt for his father's instruction,
but he who learns from correction is prudent.
^{Verse 6}In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure,
but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble.
^{Verse 7}The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about,
but not so the hearts of fools.
^{Verse 8}Yahweh hates the sacrifices of wicked people,
but the prayer of upright people is his delight.
^{Verse 9}Yahweh hates the way of wicked people,
but he loves the one who pursues what is right.
^{Verse 10}Harsh discipline awaits anyone who forsakes the way
and he who hates correction will die.
^{Verse 11}Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh;
how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind?
^{Verse 12}The mocker resents correction;
he will not go to the wise.
^{Verse 13}A joyful heart makes the face cheerful,
but heartache crushes the spirit.
^{Verse 14}The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
^{Verse 15}All the days of oppressed people are miserable,
but a cheerful heart has an unending feast.
^{Verse 16}Better is little with the fear of Yahweh
than great treasure with confusion.
^{Verse 17}Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love
than a fatted calf served with hatred.
^{Verse 18}An angry man stirs up arguments,
but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel.
^{Verse 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.
^{Verse 20}A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish person despises his mother.
^{Verse 21}Folly delights a person who lacks sense,
but the one who has understanding walks a straight path.
^{Verse 22}Plans go wrong where there is no advice,
but with numerous advisors they succeed.
^{Verse 23}A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply;
how good is a timely word!
^{Verse 24}The path of life leads upward for prudent people,
that they may turn away from Sheol beneath.
^{Verse 25}Yahweh tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of the widow.
^{Verse 26}Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people,
but the words of kindness are pure.
^{Verse 27}The robber brings trouble to his family,
but the one who hates bribes will live.
^{Verse 28}The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers,
but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil.
^{Verse 29}Yahweh is far away from wicked people,
but he hears the prayer of righteous people.
^{Verse 30}The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart
and good news is health to the body.
^{Verse 31}If you pay attention when someone corrects how you live,
you will remain among wise people.
^{Verse 32}The one who rejects discipline despises himself,
but he who listens to correction gains understanding.
^{Verse 33}The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom
and humility comes before honor.