Proverbs Chapter 15
A calm reply really diffuses the anger: but savage remarks just escalate the beef.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Smart peeps drop wisdom like champs: but fools just spill the tea with nonsense, no cap.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}
God’s gaze is everywhere, peeping both the sus and the lit vibes.
The eyes of the LORD {are} in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
A solid tongue is like a life-giving tree: but twisted words are a serious vibe killer.
A wholesome tongue {is} a tree of life: but perverseness therein {is} a breach in the spirit. {A wholesome...: Heb. The healing of the tongue}
A fool disrespects their dad's wisdom: but valuing that advice is straight-up clever.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
The pad of the righteous is loaded with treasures: but the wicked only bring the drama.
In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Wise lips share wisdom: but foolish hearts ain’t about that life, fr.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.
The wicked's sacrifices are a hard no for the Lord: but the upright's prayers? Total vibes.
The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.
The wicked's journey is sus to the Lord: but He’s all about those pursuing righteousness.
The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Getting called out is hard for those who stray from the path: and if you can’t handle feedback, you’re in trouble.
Correction {is} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
Hell and destruction are lowkey before the Lord: how much more the hearts of mankind, no cap?
Hell and destruction {are} before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
A hater can’t vibe with someone calling him out: he won’t roll with the wise, fr.
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
A joyful heart makes you shine: but when you’re down, the spirit takes a hit, periodt.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
The heart of someone who gets it is always hunting for knowledge: but fools just snack on dumb stuff, sus.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Every day of the stressed is tough: but a joyful heart is always feasting, lit.
All the days of the afflicted {are} evil: but he that is of a merry heart {hath} a continual feast.
Better to have a little with respect for the Lord than a mountain of treasure with drama, bet.
Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
A chill meal with love beats a fancy feast full of hate, no cap.
Better {is} a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
An angry dude just stirs things up: but a patient person calms the drama, fr.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but {he that is} slow to anger appeaseth strife.
The lazy dude’s path is like a thorny mess: but the way of the righteous is smooth and goated.
The way of the slothful {man is} as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous {is} made plain. {is made...: Heb. is raised up as a causey}
A wise son makes his pops proud: but a fool disses his mom, savage.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Folly vibes with those who lack wisdom, but a wise dude has mad rizz.
Folly {is} joy to {him that is} destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. {destitute...: Heb. void of heart}
No cap, without guidance, plans flop; but when you roll with a squad of advisors, it’s all good.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
A dude feels joy when he speaks right; and a word dropped at the right moment? That’s bussin!
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word {spoken} in due season, how good {is it}! {due...: Heb. his season}
The wise are all about that elevated life, steering clear of the sus vibes below.
The way of life {is} above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
God’s gonna take out the house of the proud, but He’s got the widows’ back for real.
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
The wicked's thoughts are straight-up sus to the Lord, but pure words? Those are hella chill.
The thoughts of the wicked {are} an abomination to the LORD: but {the words} of the pure {are} pleasant words. {pleasant...: Heb. words of pleasantness}
A greedy dude wrecks his own crib; but if you’re not into gifts, you’ll be living large.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Righteous folks think twice before they speak; but the wicked just spill the drama.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The Lord’s way is far from the wicked, but He’s all ears for the righteous’ prayers.
The LORD {is} far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light in your eyes brings mad joy to the heart, and good news? That hits different!
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: {and} a good report maketh the bones fat.
If you catch the wisdom, you’re vibin’ with the wise crew.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
If you ghost the lessons, you’re lowkey dissing yourself; but if you take in the reproof, you’re gaining that understanding, no cap.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. {instruction: or, correction} {heareth: or, obeyeth} {getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart}
Fear of the Lord is where wisdom kicks off; gotta stay humble before you flex with honor.
The fear of the LORD {is} the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {is} humility.