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15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
    but harsh words make tempers flare.

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
    but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

The Lord is watching everywhere,
    keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.

Gentle words are a tree of life;
    a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Only a fool despises a parent’s[a] discipline;
    whoever learns from correction is wise.

There is treasure in the house of the godly,
    but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

The lips of the wise give good advice;
    the heart of a fool has none to give.

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked,
    but he delights in the prayers of the upright.

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
    but he loves those who pursue godliness.

10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined;
    whoever hates correction will die.

11 Even Death and Destruction[b] hold no secrets from the Lord.
    How much more does he know the human heart!

12 Mockers hate to be corrected,
    so they stay away from the wise.

13 A glad heart makes a happy face;
    a broken heart crushes the spirit.

14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
    while the fool feeds on trash.

15 For the despondent, every day brings trouble;
    for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.

16 Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
    than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

17 A bowl of vegetables with someone you love
    is better than steak with someone you hate.

18 A hot-tempered person starts fights;
    a cool-tempered person stops them.

19 A lazy person’s way is blocked with briers,
    but the path of the upright is an open highway.

20 Sensible children bring joy to their father;
    foolish children despise their mother.

21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
    a sensible person stays on the right path.

22 Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
    many advisers bring success.

23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
    it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

24 The path of life leads upward for the wise;
    they leave the grave[c] behind.

25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
    but he protects the property of widows.

26 The Lord detests evil plans,
    but he delights in pure words.

27 Greed brings grief to the whole family,
    but those who hate bribes will live.

28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
    the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;
    good news makes for good health.

31 If you listen to constructive criticism,
    you will be at home among the wise.

32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
    but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

33 Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
    humility precedes honor.

Footnotes

  1. 15:5 Hebrew father’s.
  2. 15:11 Hebrew Sheol and Abaddon.
  3. 15:24 Hebrew Sheol.

15 La respuesta apacible desvía el enojo,
    pero las palabras ásperas encienden los ánimos.

La lengua de los sabios hace que el conocimiento sea atractivo,
    pero la boca de un necio escupe tonterías.

Los ojos del Señor están en todo lugar,
    vigilando tanto a los malos como a los buenos.

Las palabras suaves son un árbol de vida;
    la lengua engañosa destruye el espíritu.

Solo un necio desprecia la disciplina de sus padres;[a]
    el que aprende de la corrección es sabio.

En la casa del justo hay tesoros,
    pero las ganancias del perverso le acarrean dificultades.

Los labios del sabio dan buenos consejos;
    el corazón del necio no tiene nada para ofrecer.

El Señor detesta el sacrificio de los perversos,
    pero se deleita con las oraciones de los íntegros.

El Señor detesta el camino de los perversos,
    pero ama a quienes siguen la justicia.

10 El que abandona el buen camino será severamente disciplinado;
    el que odia la corrección morirá.

11 Ni la Muerte ni la Destrucción[b] ocultan secretos al Señor,
    ¡mucho menos el corazón humano!

12 Los burlones odian ser corregidos,
    por eso se alejan de los sabios.

13 El corazón contento alegra el rostro;
    el corazón quebrantado destruye el espíritu.

14 El sabio tiene hambre de conocimiento,
    mientras que el necio se alimenta de basura.

15 Para el abatido, cada día acarrea dificultades;
    para el de corazón feliz, la vida es un banquete continuo.

16 Más vale tener poco, con el temor del Señor,
    que tener grandes tesoros y vivir llenos de angustia.

17 Un plato de verduras con alguien que amas
    es mejor que carne asada con alguien que odias.

18 El que pierde los estribos con facilidad provoca peleas;
    el que se mantiene sereno, las detiene.

19 El camino de los perezosos está obstruido por espinas,
    pero la senda de los íntegros es una carretera despejada.

20 Los hijos sensatos traen alegría a su padre;
    los hijos necios desprecian a su madre.

21 La necedad alegra a los que les falta juicio;
    la persona sensata permanece en el buen camino.

22 Los planes fracasan por falta de consejo;
    muchos consejeros traen éxito.

23 A todo el mundo le gusta una respuesta apropiada;
    ¡es hermoso decir lo correcto en el momento oportuno!

24 Para los sabios, el camino de la vida avanza hacia arriba;
    ellos dejan la tumba[c] atrás.

25 El Señor derriba la casa de los orgullosos,
    pero protege la propiedad de las viudas.

26 El Señor detesta los planes perversos,
    pero se deleita en las palabras puras.

27 El avaro causa mucho dolor a toda la familia,
    pero los que odian el soborno vivirán.

28 El corazón del justo piensa bien antes de hablar;
    la boca de los perversos rebosa de palabras malvadas.

29 El Señor está lejos de los perversos,
    pero oye las oraciones de los justos.

30 Una mirada alegre trae gozo al corazón;
    las buenas noticias contribuyen a la buena salud.

31 Si escuchas la crítica constructiva,
    te sentirás en casa entre los sabios.

32 Si rechazas la disciplina, solo te harás daño a ti mismo,
    pero si escuchas la corrección, crecerás en entendimiento.

33 El temor del Señor enseña sabiduría;
    la humildad precede a la honra.

Footnotes

  1. 15:5 En hebreo de su padre.
  2. 15:11 En hebreo Ni el Seol ni el Abadón.
  3. 15:24 En hebreo el Seol.

15 A gentle answer(A) turns away wrath,(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(C)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(D)

The eyes(E) of the Lord are everywhere,(F)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(G)

The soothing tongue(H) is a tree of life,(I)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.(J)

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(K)

The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(L)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(M)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(N)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

The Lord detests the sacrifice(O) of the wicked,(P)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(Q)

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,(R)
    but he loves those who pursue righteousness.(S)

10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.(T)

11 Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord(U)
    how much more do human hearts!(V)

12 Mockers resent correction,(W)
    so they avoid the wise.

13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(X)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.(Y)

14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge,(Z)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(AA)

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.(AB)

17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.(AC)

18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,(AD)
    but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.(AE)

19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(AF)
    but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(AG)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(AH)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel,(AI)
    but with many advisers(AJ) they succeed.(AK)

23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply(AL)
    and how good is a timely word!(AM)

24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
    to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(AN)
    but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.(AO)

26 The Lord detests the thoughts(AP) of the wicked,(AQ)
    but gracious words are pure(AR) in his sight.

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.(AS)

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(AT)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(AU)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(AV)

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(AW)

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(AX)

32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,(AY)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.(AZ)

33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(BA)
    and humility comes before honor.(BB)

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon