Proverbs 15:3-4,6,9-10,14,16,27,29,33
Proverbs 15:3-4 The Message (MSG)
GOD doesn’t miss a thing— he’s alert to good and evil alike. Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.
Proverbs 15:6 The Message (MSG)
The lives of God-loyal people flourish; a misspent life is soon bankrupt.
Proverbs 15:9-10 The Message (MSG)
A life frittered away disgusts GOD; he loves those who run straight for the finish line. It’s a school of hard knocks for those who leave God’s path, a dead-end street for those who hate God’s rules.
Proverbs 15:14 The Message (MSG)
An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.
Proverbs 15:16 The Message (MSG)
A simple life in the Fear-of-GOD is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches.
Proverbs 15:27 The Message (MSG)
A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.
Proverbs 15:29 The Message (MSG)
GOD keeps his distance from the wicked; he closely attends to the prayers of God-loyal people.
Proverbs 15:33 The Message (MSG)
Fear-of-GOD is a school in skilled living— first you learn humility, then you experience glory.
Proverbs 15:3-4 King James Version (KJV)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Beholding the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 King James Version (KJV)
In the house of the righteous is much treasure: But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:9-10 King James Version (KJV)
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: And he that hateth reproof shall die.
Proverbs 15:14 King James Version (KJV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:16 King James Version (KJV)
Better is little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:27 King James Version (KJV)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth gifts shall live.
Proverbs 15:29 King James Version (KJV)
The LORD is far from the wicked: But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:33 King James Version (KJV)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; And before honour is humility.
Proverbs 15:3-4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:9-10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 15:27 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who profits illicitly troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:33 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:3-4 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD’s eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people. As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Much wealth is in the houses of good people, but evil people get nothing but trouble.
Proverbs 15:9-10 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right. The person who quits doing what is right will be punished, and the one who hates to be corrected will die.
Proverbs 15:14 New Century Version (NCV)
People with understanding want more knowledge, but fools just want more foolishness.
Proverbs 15:16 New Century Version (NCV)
It is better to be poor and respect the LORD than to be wealthy and have much trouble.
Proverbs 15:27 New Century Version (NCV)
Greedy people bring trouble to their families, but the person who can’t be paid to do wrong will live.
Proverbs 15:29 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right.
Proverbs 15:33 New Century Version (NCV)
Respect for the LORD will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.
Proverbs 15:3-4 American Standard Version (ASV)
The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:9-10 American Standard Version (ASV)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.
Proverbs 15:14 American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 15:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 15:27 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Proverbs 15:29 American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:33 American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.
Proverbs 15:3-4 New International Version (NIV)
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 New International Version (NIV)
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin.
Proverbs 15:9-10 New International Version (NIV)
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:14 New International Version (NIV)
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
Proverbs 15:16 New International Version (NIV)
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:27 New International Version (NIV)
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:29 New International Version (NIV)
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:33 New International Version (NIV)
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:3-4 New King James Version (NKJV)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
Proverbs 15:9-10 New King James Version (NKJV)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness. Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way, And he who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:14 New King James Version (NKJV)
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:27 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:29 New King James Version (NKJV)
The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:33 New King James Version (NKJV)
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15:3-4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors]. [Job 34:21; Prov 5:21; Jer 16:17; 32:19; Heb 4:13] A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life, But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Great and priceless treasure is in the house of the [consistently] righteous one [who seeks godly instruction and grows in wisdom], But trouble is in the income of the wicked one [who rejects the laws of God].
Proverbs 15:9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character]. There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness]; And he who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The mind of the intelligent and discerning seeks knowledge and eagerly inquires after it, But the mouth of the [stubborn] fool feeds on foolishness. [Is 32:6]
Proverbs 15:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD Than great treasure and trouble with it. [Ps 37:16; Prov 16:8; 1 Tim 6:6]
Proverbs 15:27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house, But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live. [Is 5:8; Jer 17:11]
Proverbs 15:29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The LORD is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them], But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].
Proverbs 15:33 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence]; And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 15:3-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
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.
Proverbs 15:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.
Proverbs 15:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.
Proverbs 15:14 New Living Translation (NLT)
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
Better to have little, with fear for the LORD, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:27 New Living Translation (NLT)
Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:29 New Living Translation (NLT)
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:33 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 15:3-4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere and he takes note of everything that happens. He watches over his lovers, and he also sees the wickedness of the wicked. When you speak healing words, you offer others fruit from the tree of life. But unhealthy, negative words do nothing but crush their hopes.
Proverbs 15:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
There is prosperity in the house of the righteous, but the house of the wicked is filled with trouble, no matter how much money they have.
Proverbs 15:9-10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The Lord detests the lifestyle of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue purity. Severe punishment awaits the one who turns away from the truth, and those who rebel against correction will die.
Proverbs 15:14 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Lovers of God hunger after truth, but those without understanding feast on foolishness and don’t even realize it.
Proverbs 15:16 The Passion Translation (TPT)
It’s much better to live simply, surrounded in holy awe and worship of God, than to have great wealth with a home full of trouble.
Proverbs 15:27 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The one who puts earning money above his family will have trouble at home, but those who refuse to exploit others will live in peace.
Proverbs 15:29 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The Lord doesn’t respond to the wicked, but he’s moved to answer the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:33 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The source of revelation-knowledge is found as you fall down in surrender before the Lord. Don’t expect to see Shekinah glory until the Lord sees your sincere humility.
Proverbs 15:3-4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:6 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:9-10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness. There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 15:14 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Proverbs 15:16 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 15:27 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.