16:7. but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. and blessed is he qwho trusts in the Lord. 23  The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food. 35  A servant who deals wisely has cthe king’s favor. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 24  sThe discerning sets his face toward wisdom. 26  In the fear of the Lord one has mstrong confidence. but with those who take advice is wisdom. 25  nA foolish son is a grief to his father. but hblessed is he who is generous to the poor. 20  Whoever gives thought to the word2 pwill discover good. 16  Why should a fool have money in his hand jto buy wisdom. 3  pThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold. but qa scoffer does not listen to rebuke. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 23  To make an apt answer is a joy to a man. but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. sweetness to the soul and whealth to the body. ESV is a literal translation which I prefer. 25  dThe righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite. and owill share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 19  The way of ha sluggard is like a hedge of ithorns. 16  iHow much better to get wisdom than jgold! 16  bBetter is a little with the fear of the Lord, 17  cBetter is a dinner of herbs where love is. To learn more about their unique services and missions during natural disasters and more, check out their website. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features but a harsh word stirs up anger. ybut he who is generous to the needy honors him. Proverbs 15:3 Parallel Commentaries Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ponders all his goings. 24  The path of life leads upward pfor the prudent. 19  nIt is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor. The book itself is small enough to not cause nervousness with the blank space to be creative. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. 11  bA just balance and scales are the Lord’s; 12  It is an abomination to kings to do evil. and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. but a man of understanding mwalks straight ahead. 14  eA king’s wrath is a messenger of death. Good Habits | 5 Habits to Develop Like the Proverbs 31 Woman So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 7  Fine speech is not wbecoming to a fool; 8  yA bribe is like a magic2 stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; 9  Whoever zcovers an offense seeks love. Proverbs is a good place to start. 14  The teaching of the wise is ma fountain of life. Proverbs 15:16 > NIV KJV ESV NKJV Better is a little with the fear of the L ord than great treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 12:15 ESV / 38 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. but its every decision is lfrom the Lord. than a house full of feasting1 with strife. 8  The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way. 10  There is rsevere discipline for him who forsakes the way; 11  Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more tthe hearts of the children of man! 15 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. are both alike an abomination to the Lord. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 21  Whoever gdespises his neighbor is a sinner. ESV > proverbs 4:: English Standard Version proverbs 4:23 - NASB new American Bible! 12  Let a man meet ca she-bear robbed of her cubs. ESV Reference Bible (TruTone, Deep Brown/Tan, Trail Design), ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV Gospel Transformation Bible, 1st Edition (Chocolate/Plum with Trail Design). N.A.S.B. 16 bBetter is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. but he who is gslow to anger quiets contention. and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity. 21  The wise of heart is called discerning. but the tent of the upright will flourish. but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. 4  wThe soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing. and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. that one may qturn away from the snares of death. 27  Whoever is vgreedy for unjust gain wtroubles his own household. 16  aOne who is wise is cautious4 and bturns away from evil. 12  uA scoffer vdoes not like to be reproved; but by xsorrow of heart the spirit is ycrushed. Check out our free church library, church online resources, and family resources. but jperverseness in it breaks the spirit. kbut the lips of the wise will preserve them. and his dfavor is like hthe clouds that bring the spring rain. 8  xBetter is a little with righteousness. A Father's Wise Instruction - Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. 3  By the mouth of a fool comes ja rod for his back,1. 32  zThe wicked is overthrown through his evildoing. Learn More Support Proverbs 31 Ministries 29  A man of violence dentices his neighbor. but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. First 5 is a Christian daily bible study app brought to you by Proverbs 31 Ministries designed to transform your time with God. 15  gIn the light of a king’s face there is life. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 21  He who nsires a fool gets himself sorrow. but pknowledge is easy for a man of understanding. 12  tThere is a way that seems right to a man. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but f the mouths of fools pour out folly. but lthe answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 24  cWhoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.9. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Get understanding! 19  Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who lmakes his door high seeks destruction. but athe sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. 15  All the days of the afflicted are evil. Easily hear Scripture read as you study the Bible! Proverbs 15:1 ESV A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 26  tThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord. but folly with her own hands gtears it down. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. 22  Good sense is sa fountain of life to him who has it, 23  tThe heart of the wise makes his speech judicious. 44:21; John 2:24; See 1 Sam. 4 A gentle tongue … but zthe mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. 2  Whoever hwalks in uprightness fears the Lord. 1 d A soft answer turns away wrath, but e a harsh word stirs up anger. 8  The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth. Proverbs 13-15: A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 14  The beginning of strife is like letting out water, 15  He who hjustifies the wicked and he who icondemns the righteous. 16  qEvery prudent man acts with knowledge. kidneys; Proverbs 23:18 Future, lit. but he loves him qwho pursues righteousness. Cancel any time. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 2  The tongue of the wise commends knowledge. 33  jThe fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom. Proverbs 23:6 Lit. Proverbs 4:7–9 7 g Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. 2  From the fruit of his mouth a man reats what is good. 3Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. and ba whisperer cseparates close friends. and the glory of children is their fathers. English Standard Version (ESV). 31 videos Play all Proverbs ESV Audio Bible Crossway 31 Days of Wisdom Proverbs 15 - Duration: 12:55. and by uthe fear of the Lord one vturns away from evil. but he bhears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 21:12-31 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin. for cthe throne is established by righteousness. 11  sThe house of the wicked will be destroyed. 17  A man of cquick temper acts foolishly. 6:30; Ps. 14  zThe heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge. a harsh word stirs up anger. 9  The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. 3  gThe eyes of the Lord are in every place. 28  The heart of the righteous yponders how to answer. 15 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. 20  eThe poor is disliked even by his neighbor. 25  The Lord tears down the house of qthe proud. 32  Whoever gignores instruction hdespises himself. 4  Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean. 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but l the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. nor to strike the noble for their uprightness. 28  Even a fool xwho keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. Proverbs 15 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up … | ESV.org Proverbs 15 13 A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but q a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor. Proverbs 15:30 - ESV - The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and... Study verse in the English Standard Version ? but athe righteous finds refuge in his death. but athe cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 9:1-12 (ESV) The Way of Wisdom 9 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 5  kA fool ldespises his father’s instruction. 27  Whoever wrestrains his words has knowledge. for there you do not meet words of knowledge. 15 my son, q do not walk in the way with them; r hold back your foot from their paths, 16 for s their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood. but the companion of fools will suffer harm. 30  A tranquil6 heart gives tlife to the flesh. 5  Everyone who is arrogant in heart is ran abomination to the Lord; 6  By tsteadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for. 19  wA desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul. 16 Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. 11  gWealth gained hastily4 will dwindle. and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. the wicked at the gates of the righteous. [b]8 (M)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,    but (N)the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,    but he loves him (O)who pursues righteousness.10 There is (P)severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;    (Q)whoever hates reproof will die.11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord;    how much more (R)the hearts of the children of man!12 (S)A scoffer (T)does not like to be reproved;    he will not go to the wise.13 (U)A glad heart makes a cheerful face,    but by (V)sorrow of heart the spirit is (W)crushed.14 (X)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,    but (Y)the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.16 (Z)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord    than great treasure and trouble with it.17 (AA)Better is a dinner of herbs where love is    than (AB)a fattened ox and hatred with it.18 (AC)A hot-tempered man (AD)stirs up strife,    but he who is (AE)slow to anger quiets contention.19 The way of (AF)a sluggard is like a hedge of (AG)thorns,    but the path of the upright is (AH)a level highway.20 (AI)A wise son makes a glad father,    but a foolish man despises his mother.21 (AJ)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,    but a man of understanding (AK)walks straight ahead.22 (AL)Without counsel plans fail,    but with many advisers they succeed.23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,    and (AM)a word in season, how good it is!24 The path of life leads upward (AN)for the prudent,    that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.25 The Lord tears down the house of (AO)the proud    but (AP)maintains (AQ)the widow's boundaries.26 (AR)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,    but (AS)gracious words are pure.27 Whoever is (AT)greedy for unjust gain (AU)troubles his own household,    but he who hates (AV)bribes will live.28 The heart of the righteous (AW)ponders how to answer,    but (AX)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.29 The Lord is (AY)far from the wicked,    but he (AZ)hears the prayer of the righteous.30 (BA)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,    and (BB)good news refreshes[c] the bones.31 (BC)The ear that listens to (BD)life-giving reproof    will dwell among the wise.32 Whoever (BE)ignores instruction (BF)despises himself,    but he who listens to reproof (BG)gains intelligence.33 (BH)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,    and (BI)humility comes before honor. and ba cruel messenger will be sent against him. 2 From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. 30  cThe light of the eyes rejoices the heart, 31  eThe ear that listens to flife-giving reproof. 31  Whoever oppresses a poor man winsults his xMaker. Those who devise good meet5 jsteadfast love and faithfulness. and he loves him who speaks what is right. Ear unto my sayings lo 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. To get understanding is to be chosen rather than ksilver. 2All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD. but the path of the upright is ja level highway. 20  mA man of crooked heart does not discover good. Family. Proverbs 31 Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry that seeks to lead women into a personal relationship with Christ, with Proverbs 31:10-31 as a guide. 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