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href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>ESV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NASB</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>KJV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>HCSB</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">1</a>A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">1</a>A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">1</a>A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">1</a>A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">1</a>A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">2</a>The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">2</a>The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">2</a>The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">2</a>The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">2</a>The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">3</a>The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">3</a>The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">3</a>The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">3</a>The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">3</a>The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">4</a>The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">4</a>A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">4</a>A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">4</a>A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">4</a>The tongue that heals is a tree of life, but a devious tongue breaks the spirit. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/niv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NIV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>ESV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NASB</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>KJV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>HCSB</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">5</a>A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">5</a>A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">5</a>A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">5</a>A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">5</a>A fool despises his father's discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">6</a>The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">6</a>In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">6</a>Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">6</a>In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">6</a>The house of the righteous has great wealth, but trouble accompanies the income of the wicked. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">7</a>The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">7</a>The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">7</a>The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">7</a>The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">7</a>The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">8</a>The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">8</a>The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">8</a>The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">8</a>The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">8</a>The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">9</a>The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">9</a>The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">9</a>The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">9</a>The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">9</a>The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves the one who pursues righteousness. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/niv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NIV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>ESV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NASB</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>KJV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>HCSB</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">10</a>Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">10</a>There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">10</a>Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">10</a>Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">10</a>Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">11</a>Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD-- how much more do human hearts!</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">11</a>Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the children of man!</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">11</a>Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, How much more the hearts of men!</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">11</a>Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">11</a>Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD-- how much more, human hearts. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">12</a>Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">12</a>A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">12</a>A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, He will not go to the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">12</a>A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">12</a>A mocker doesn't love one who corrects him; he will not consult the wise. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">13</a>A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">13</a>A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">13</a>A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">13</a>A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">13</a>A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm">14</a>The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm">14</a>The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm">14</a>The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm">14</a>The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm">14</a>A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/niv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NIV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>ESV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NASB</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>KJV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>HCSB</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">15</a>All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">15</a>All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">15</a>All the days of the afflicted are bad, But a cheerful heart has a continual feast.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">15</a>All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-15.htm">15</a>All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm">16</a>Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm">16</a>Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm">16</a>Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm">16</a>Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-16.htm">16</a>Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm">17</a>Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm">17</a>Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm">17</a>Better is a dish of vegetables where love is Than a fattened ox served with hatred.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm">17</a>Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm">17</a>Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">18</a>A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">18</a>A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">18</a>A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">18</a>A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">18</a>A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but a man slow to anger calms strife. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">19</a>The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">19</a>The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">19</a>The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">19</a>The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">19</a>A slacker's way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a highway. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/niv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NIV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>ESV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NASB</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>KJV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>HCSB</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">20</a>A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">20</a>A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">20</a>A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">20</a>A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">20</a>A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">21</a>Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">21</a>Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">21</a>Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, But a man of understanding walks straight.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">21</a>Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">21</a>Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a man with understanding walks a straight path. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">22</a>Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">22</a>Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">22</a>Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">22</a>Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">22</a>Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">23</a>A person finds joy in giving an apt reply-- and how good is a timely word!</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">23</a>To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">23</a>A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">23</a>A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">23</a>A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word--how good that is! </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">24</a>The path of life leads upward for the prudent to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">24</a>The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">24</a>The path of life leads upward for the wise That he may keep away from Sheol below.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">24</a>The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">24</a>For the discerning the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/niv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NIV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>ESV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NASB</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>KJV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>HCSB</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">25</a>The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow's boundary stones in place.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">25</a>The LORD tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow’s boundaries.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">25</a>The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">25</a>The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">25</a>The LORD destroys the house of the proud, but He protects the widow's territory. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">26</a>The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">26</a>The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">26</a>Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">26</a>The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">26</a>The LORD detests the plans of an evil man, but pleasant words are pure. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">27</a>The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">27</a>Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">27</a>He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">27</a>He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">27</a>The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">28</a>The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">28</a>The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">28</a>The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">28</a>The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">28</a>The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">29</a>The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">29</a>The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">29</a>The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">29</a>The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">29</a>The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/niv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NIV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>ESV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>NASB</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>KJV</td><td class="version" width="20%"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm"><img src="/lnk.gif" border="0"></a>HCSB</td></tr></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">30</a>Light in a messenger's eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">30</a>The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">30</a>Bright eyes gladden the heart; Good news puts fat on the bones.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">30</a>The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">30</a>Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">31</a>Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">31</a>The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">31</a>He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">31</a>The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">31</a>One who listens to life-giving rebukes will be at home among the wise. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm">32</a>Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm">32</a>Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm">32</a>He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm">32</a>He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.</td><td width="20%" class="even" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm">32</a>Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense. </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">33</a>Wisdom's instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">33</a>The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">33</a>The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">33</a>The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.</td><td width="20%" class="odd" valign="top"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">33</a>The fear of the LORD is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor. </td></tr></table><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"> THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® 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