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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><title>Proverbs 15 Lamsa Bible</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/proverbs/15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/proverbs/15-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">Lamsa</a> > Proverbs 15</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="../menu.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../proverbs/14.htm" title="Proverbs 14">◄</a> Proverbs 15 <a href="../proverbs/16.htm" title="Proverbs 16">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">Lamsa Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-1.htm" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Verses"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-1.htm#aramaic"><b>1</b></a></span>A SOFT word turns away wrath; but a harsh word stirs up anger.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-2.htm#aramaic"><b>2</b></a></span>The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools pours out curses.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-3.htm#aramaic"><b>3</b></a></span>The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the good men and the bad.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-4.htm#aramaic"><b>4</b></a></span>A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he who eats of its fruit shall be filled with it.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-5.htm#aramaic"><b>5</b></a></span>A fool mocks his father's instruction; but he who regards reproof is prudent.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-6.htm#aramaic"><b>6</b></a></span>In the house of the righteous is much strength; but the crops of the wicked shall be destroyed.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-7.htm#aramaic"><b>7</b></a></span>The lips of the wise utter knowledge; but the hearts of fools are unjust.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-8.htm#aramaic"><b>8</b></a></span>The sacrifices of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is his delight.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-9.htm#aramaic"><b>9</b></a></span>The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loves him who follows after righteousness.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-10.htm#aramaic"><b>10</b></a></span>The chastisement of those who do not know evil is evident; but those who hate reproof shall die.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-11.htm#aramaic"><b>11</b></a></span>Sheol and destruction are before the LORD; how much more than the hearts of men?<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-12.htm#aramaic"><b>12</b></a></span>An evil man does not love one who reproves him, neither will he walk with the wise.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-13.htm#aramaic"><b>13</b></a></span>A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-14.htm#aramaic"><b>14</b></a></span>The heart of the just seeks knowledge; but the mouth of the wicked utters evil.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-15.htm#aramaic"><b>15</b></a></span>All the days of the poor are filled with hardships; but those who are of merry heart have a continual tranquillity.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-16.htm#aramaic"><b>16</b></a></span>Better is a little with reverence for the LORD than the great treasures of the wicked.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-17.htm#aramaic"><b>17</b></a></span>Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is than fatted steer and hatred with it.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-18.htm#aramaic"><b>18</b></a></span>A wrathful man stirs up contention; but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-19.htm#aramaic"><b>19</b></a></span>The ways of the sluggard are full of thorns; but the paths of the upright are plain.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-20.htm#aramaic"><b>20</b></a></span>A wise son makes his father happy; but a foolish son is a disgrace to his mother.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-21.htm#aramaic"><b>21</b></a></span>A foolish man lacks understanding; but a man of understanding walks uprightly.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-22.htm#aramaic"><b>22</b></a></span>Those who have undue respect for the counsel fail to appreciate its purpose; but in the multitude of counsellors the counsel is established.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-23.htm#aramaic"><b>23</b></a></span>A man's joy is revealed by the word of his mouth; and he who speaks at the right time, how good is it to him!<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-24.htm#aramaic"><b>24</b></a></span>The way of life leads upward for the wise, that he may depart from the depths of Sheol.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-25.htm#aramaic"><b>25</b></a></span>The LORD will destroy the house of the proud; but he will insure the possession of widows.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-26.htm#aramaic"><b>26</b></a></span>Evil thoughts are an abomination before the LORD; but pure words are pleasant to him.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-27.htm#aramaic"><b>27</b></a></span>He who accepts a bribe destroys his own soul; but he who hates a bribe shall live.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-28.htm#aramaic"><b>28</b></a></span>The heart of the righteous meditates in truth; but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-29.htm#aramaic"><b>29</b></a></span>The LORD is far from the wicked; but he hears the prayer of the righteous.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-30.htm#aramaic"><b>30</b></a></span>The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good heart makes the bones fat.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-31.htm#aramaic"><b>31</b></a></span>The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-32.htm#aramaic"><b>32</b></a></span>He who refuses instruction despises his own soul; but he who listens to reproof gains wisdom.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-33.htm#aramaic"><b>33</b></a></span>Reverence for the LORD is the instruction of life; and the glory of the meek goes before him.<p><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Holy Bible From The Ancient Eastern Texts: Aramaic Of The Peshitta by George M. 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