Prov.15.21

The empty-headed treat life as a plaything; the perceptive grasp its meaning and make a go of it.

Prov.15.21

Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.

Prov.15.21

Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

Prov.15.21

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

Prov.15.22

Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed.

Prov.15.22

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Prov.15.22

Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

Prov.15.22

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

Prov.15.23

Congenial conversation--what a pleasure! The right word at the right time--beautiful!

Prov.15.23

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!

Prov.15.23

A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

Prov.15.23

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

Prov.15.24

Life ascends to the heights for the thoughtful--it's a clean about-face from descent into hell.

Prov.15.24

The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.

Prov.15.24

The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.

Prov.15.24

The path of the wise leads to life above; they leave the grave behind.

Prov.15.25

GOD smashes the pretensions of the arrogant; he stands with those who have no standing.

Prov.15.25

The LORD tears down the proud man's house but he keeps the widow's boundaries intact.

Prov.15.25

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

Prov.15.25

The LORD destroys the house of the proud, but he protects the property of widows.

Prov.15.26

GOD can't stand evil scheming, but he puts words of grace and beauty on display.

Prov.15.26

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.

Prov.15.26

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant.

Prov.15.26

The LORD despises the thoughts of the wicked, but he delights in pure words.

Prov.15.27

A greedy and grasping person destroys community; those who refuse to exploit live and let live.

Prov.15.27

A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.

Prov.15.27

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.

Prov.15.27

Dishonest money brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.

Prov.15.28

Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people; the wicked are sewers of abuse.

Prov.15.28

The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

Prov.15.28

The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

Prov.15.28

The godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.

Prov.15.29

GOD keeps his distance from the wicked; he closely attends to the prayers of God-loyal people.

Prov.15.29

The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Prov.15.29

The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Prov.15.29

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

Prov.15.30

A twinkle in the eye means joy in the heart, and good news makes you feel fit as a fiddle.

Prov.15.30

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Prov.15.30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.

Prov.15.30

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