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Proverbs 15 Verses

1
PAV : ਨਰਮ ਜਵਾਬ ਗੁੱਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਠੰਡਾ ਕਰ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਕਠੋਰ ਬੋਲ ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਨੂੰ ਭੜਕਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
YLT : A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.
RV : A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
RSV : A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
ASV : A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
ESV : A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
ERVEN : A gentle answer makes anger disappear, but a rough answer makes it grow.
2
PAV : ਬੁੱਧਵਾਨ ਦੀ ਜੀਭ ਗਿਆਨ ਦਾ ਠੀਕ ਬਖਾਨ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਮੂਰਖਾਂ ਦੇ ਮੂੰਹੋਂ ਬੱਸ ਮੂਰਖਤਾਈ ਉੱਛਲਦੀ ਹੈ।
KJV : The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
YLT : The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
RV : The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
RSV : The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
ASV : The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
ESV : The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
ERVEN : Listening to wise people increases your knowledge, but only nonsense comes from the mouths of fools.
3
PAV : ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਸਭਨੀਂ ਥਾਈਂ ਲੱਗੀਆਂ ਰਹਿੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ, ਅਤੇ ਬੁਰੇ ਭਲੇ ਦੋਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਤੱਕਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ।
KJV : The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
YLT : In every place are the eyes of Jehovah, Watching the evil and the good.
RV : The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
RSV : The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
ASV : The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
ESV : The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
ERVEN : The Lord sees what happens everywhere. He watches everyone, good and evil.
4
PAV : ਸਿਹਤ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਰਸਨਾ ਜੀਉਣ ਦਾ ਬਿਰਛ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਉਹ ਦੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਕੀਪੁਣਾ ਆਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਤੋਂੜਨਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
YLT : A healed tongue [is] a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.
RV : A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
RSV : A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
ASV : A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
ESV : A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
ERVEN : Kind words are like a life-giving tree, but lying words will crush your spirit.
5
PAV : ਮੂਰਖ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਉ ਦੀ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਤੁੱਛ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਤਾੜ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਸਿਆਣਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
YLT : A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.
RV : A fool despiseth his father-s correction: but he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
RSV : A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who heeds admonition is prudent.
ASV : A fool despiseth his fathers correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
ESV : A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
ERVEN : Fools refuse to listen to their father's advice, but those who accept discipline are smart.
6
PAV : ਧਰਮੀ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੱਡਾ ਧਨ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਦੁਸ਼ਟ ਦੀ ਖੱਟੀ ਨਾਲ ਕਸ਼ਟ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
YLT : [In] the house of the righteous [is] abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble.
RV : In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
RSV : In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
ASV : In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
ESV : In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
ERVEN : Good people are rich in many ways, but those who are evil get nothing but trouble.
7
PAV : ਬੁੱਧਵਾਨ ਦੇ ਬੁੱਲ੍ਹ ਗਿਆਨ ਨੂੰ ਖਿਲਾਰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਪਰ ਮੂਰਖਾਂ ਦਾ ਮਨ ਇਉਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦਾ।
KJV : The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
YLT : The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools [is] not right.
RV : The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {cf15i doeth} not so.
RSV : The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the minds of fools.
ASV : The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
ESV : The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.
ERVEN : Wise people say things that give you new knowledge, but fools say nothing worth hearing.
8
PAV : ਦੁਸ਼ਟ ਦੀ ਭੇਟ ਤੋਂ ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਨੂੰ ਘਿਣ ਆਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਸਚਿਆਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਰਥਨਾ ਤੋਂ ਉਹ ਪਰਸੰਨ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
YLT : The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright [is] His delight.
RV : The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
RSV : The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
ASV : The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
ESV : The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
ERVEN : The Lord hates the offerings of the wicked, but he is happy to hear the prayers of those who live right.
9
PAV : ਦੁਸ਼ਟ ਦੀ ਚਾਲ ਤੋਂ ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਨੂੰ ਘਿਣ ਆਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਧਰਮ ਦਾ ਪਿੱਛਾ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਨਾਲ ਉਹ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
YLT : An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
RV : The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
RSV : The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
ASV : The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
ESV : The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
ERVEN : The Lord hates the way evil people live, but he loves those who try to do good.
10
PAV : ਜਿਹੜਾ ਰਾਹ ਨੂੰ ਤਿਆਗ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਨੂੰ ਸਖ਼ਤ ਤਾੜ ਮਿਲਦੀ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਸਮਝੋਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਬੁਰਾ ਜਾਣਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਮਰੇਗਾ।
KJV : Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
YLT : Chastisement [is] grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.
RV : There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: {cf15i and} he that hateth reproof shall die.
RSV : There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; he who hates reproof will die.
ASV : There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.
ESV : There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.
ERVEN : Whoever stops living right will be punished. Whoever hates to be corrected will be destroyed.
11
PAV : ਪਤਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਨਾਸ ਲੋਕ ਵੀ ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਦੇ ਅੱਗੇ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹੇ ਪਏ ਹਨ, ਤਾਂ ਭਲਾ, ਆਦਮ ਵੰਸੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਮਨ ਕਿੱਕਰ ਨਾ ਹੋਣਗੇॽ
KJV : Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
YLT : Sheol and destruction [are] before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.
RV : Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
RSV : Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD, how much more the hearts of men!
ASV : Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah: How much more then the hearts of the children of men!
ESV : Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the children of man!
ERVEN : The Lord knows everything, even what happens in the place of death. So surely he knows what people are thinking.
12
PAV : ਮਖੌਲੀਆ ਤਾੜ ਨੂੰ ਪਸੰਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦਾ, ਤੇ ਨਾ ਹੀ ਉਹ ਬੁੱਧਵਾਨਾਂ ਕੋਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
YLT : A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
RV : A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise.
RSV : A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
ASV : A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.
ESV : A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
ERVEN : Fools hate to be told they are wrong, so they refuse to ask wise people for advice.
13
PAV : ਮਨ ਅਨੰਦ ਹੋਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਮੁਖ ਉੱਤੇ ਵੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਮਨ ਦੇ ਸੋਗ ਨਾਲ ਆਤਮਾ ਨਿਰਾਸ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ।
KJV : A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
YLT : A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.
RV : A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
RSV : A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
ASV : A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
ESV : A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
ERVEN : If you are happy, your face shows it. If you are sad, your spirit feels defeated.
14
PAV : ਸਮਝ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਾ ਮਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਦੀ ਖੋਜ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਮੂਰਖ ਦਾ ਮੂੰਹ ਮੂਰਖਤਾਈ ਚਰਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
YLT : The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
RV : The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
RSV : The mind of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
ASV : The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
ESV : The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
ERVEN : Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.
15
PAV : ਮਸਕੀਨ ਦੇ ਸੱਭੇ ਦਿਨ ਬੁਰੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਪਰ ਚੰਗੇ ਦਿਲ ਵਾਲਾ ਸਦਾ ਦਾਉਤਾਂ ਉਡਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
YLT : All the days of the afflicted [are] evil, And gladness of heart [is] a perpetual banquet.
RV : All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a cheerful heart {cf15i hath} a continual feast.
RSV : All the days of the afflicted are evil, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
ASV : All the days of the afflicted are evil; But he that is of a cheerful heart hath a continual feast.
ESV : All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
ERVEN : Life is always hard for the poor, but the right attitude can turn it into a party.
16
PAV : ਉਹ ਥੋੜਾ ਜਿਹਾ ਜੋ ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਦੇ ਭੈ ਨਾਲ ਹੋਵੇ, ਉਹ ਵੱਡੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਚੰਗਾ ਹੈ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਨਾਲ ਘਬਰਾਹਟ ਹੋਵੋ।
KJV : Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
YLT : Better [is] a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.
RV : Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and trouble therewith.
RSV : Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
ASV : Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
ESV : Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
ERVEN : It is better to be poor and respect the Lord than to be rich and have many troubles.
17
PAV : ਸਾਗ ਪੱਤ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਹੈ, ਪਲੇ ਹੋਏ ਬਲਦ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਵੈਰ ਹੈ, ਚੰਗਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
YLT : Better [is] an allowance of green herbs and love there, Than a fatted ox, and hatred with it.
RV : Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
RSV : Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
ASV : Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
ESV : Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
ERVEN : It is better to eat a little where there is love than to eat a lot where there is hate.
18
PAV : ਕ੍ਰੋਧੀ ਛੇੜ ਖਾਨੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਗੁੱਸੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਧੀਮਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਝਗੜੇ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਟਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
YLT : A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.
RV : A wrathful man stirreth up contention: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
RSV : A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
ASV : A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
ESV : A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
ERVEN : A quick temper causes fights, but patience brings peace and calm.
19
PAV : ਆਲਸੀ ਦਾ ਰਾਹ ਕੰਡੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਬਾੜ ਜਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਸਚਿਆਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਮਾਰਗ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਰਾਹ ਹੈ।
KJV : The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
YLT : The way of the slothful [is] as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.
RV : The way of the sluggard is as an hedge of thorns: but the path of the upright is made an highway.
RSV : The way of a sluggard is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
ASV : The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.
ESV : The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.
ERVEN : For lazy people, life is a path overgrown with thorns and thistles. For those who do what is right, it is a smooth highway.
20
PAV : ਬੁੱਧਵਾਨ ਪੁੱਤ੍ਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਉ ਨੂੰ ਅਨੰਦ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਮੂਰਖ ਆਦਮੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੀਚ ਸਮਝਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
YLT : A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
RV : A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
RSV : A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
ASV : A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
ESV : A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
ERVEN : Wise children make their parents happy. Foolish children bring them shame.
21
PAV : ਨਿਰਬੁੱਧ ਮੂਰਖਤਾਈ ਤੋਂ ਅਨੰਦ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਸਮਝ ਵਾਲਾ ਪੁਰਸ਼ ਸਿੱਧੀ ਚਾਲ ਚੱਲਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
YLT : Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth [his] going.
RV : Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
RSV : Folly is a joy to him who has no sense, but a man of understanding walks aright.
ASV : Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
ESV : Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.
ERVEN : Doing foolish things makes a fool happy, but a wise person is careful to do what is right.
22
PAV : ਜੇ ਸਲਾਹ ਨਾ ਮਿਲੇ ਤਾਂ ਪਰੋਜਨ ਰੁੱਕ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ, ਪਰ ਜੇ ਸਲਾਹ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੋਣ ਤਾ ਓਹ ਕਾਇਮ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
KJV : Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
YLT : Without counsel [is] the making void of purposes, And in a multitude of counsellors it is established.
RV : Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
RSV : Without counsel plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.
ASV : Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
ESV : Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
ERVEN : If you don't ask for advice, your plans will fail. With many advisors, they will succeed.
23
PAV : ਮਨੁੱਖ ਆਪਣੇ ਮੂੰਹ ਦੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਤੋਂ ਪਰੰਸਨ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਬਚਨ ਵੇਲੇ ਸਿਰ ਕਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਕਿਹਾ ਚੰਗਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ!
KJV : A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it! ]
YLT : Joy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!
RV : A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
RSV : To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
ASV : A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
ESV : To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
ERVEN : People are happy when they give a good answer. And there is nothing better than the right word at the right time.
24
PAV : ਸਿਆਣੇ ਦੇ ਲਈ ਜੀਉਣ ਦਾ ਰਾਹ ਉਤਾਹਾਂ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਹ ਪਤਾਲ ਦੇ ਹੇਠੋਂ ਪਰੇ ਰਹੇ।
KJV : The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
YLT : A path of life [is] on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.
RV : To the wise the way of life {cf15i goeth} upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
RSV : The wise man's path leads upward to life, that he may avoid Sheol beneath.
ASV : To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
ESV : The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
ERVEN : What wise people do leads to life here on earth and stops them from going down to the place of death.
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PAV : ਹੰਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਨੂੰ ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਢਾਹ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਵਿਧਵਾ ਦੇ ਬੰਨਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਾਇਮ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
YLT : The house of the proud Jehovah pulleth down, And He setteth up the border of the widow.
RV : The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
RSV : The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but maintains the widow's boundaries.
ASV : Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
ESV : The LORD tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow's boundaries.
ERVEN : The Lord destroys a proud man's house but protects a widow's property.
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PAV : ਬੁਰਿਆਰ ਦੇ ਖਿਆਲ ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਨੂੰ ਘਿਣਾਉਣੇ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ, ਪਰ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਬਚਨ ਸੁੱਧ ਹਨ।
KJV : The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
YLT : An abomination to Jehovah [are] thoughts of wickedness, And pure [are] sayings of pleasantness.
RV : Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words {cf15i are} pure.
RSV : The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, the words of the pure are pleasing to him.
ASV : Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
ESV : The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.
ERVEN : The Lord hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with kind words.
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PAV : ਨਫ਼ੇ ਦਾ ਲੋਭੀ ਆਪਣੇ ਹੀ ਟੱਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਖ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਵੱਢੀ ਤੋਂ ਘਿਣ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਜੀਉਂਦਾ ਰਹੇਗਾ।
KJV : He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
YLT : A dishonest gainer is troubling his house, And whoso is hating gifts liveth.
RV : He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
RSV : He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
ASV : He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
ESV : Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.
ERVEN : Whoever takes money to do wrong invites disaster. Refuse such gifts, and you will live.
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PAV : ਧਰਮੀ ਦਾ ਮਨ ਸੋਚ ਕੇ ਉੱਤਰ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਦੁਸ਼ਟ ਦੇ ਮੂਹੋਂ ਬੁਰੀਆਂ ਗੱਪਾਂ ਉੱਛਲਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ।
KJV : The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
YLT : The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
RV : The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
RSV : The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
ASV : The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
ESV : The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
ERVEN : Good people think before they answer, but the wicked do not, and what they say causes trouble.
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PAV : ਦੁਸ਼ਟਾਂ ਕੋਲੋਂ ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਉਹ ਧਰਮੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਰਥਨਾ ਸੁਣਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
YLT : Far [is] Jehovah from the wicked, And the prayer of the righteous He heareth.
RV : The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
RSV : The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
ASV : Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
ESV : The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
ERVEN : The Lord is far away from the wicked, but he always hears the prayers of those who do what is right.
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PAV : ਅੱਖਾਂ ਦਾ ਚਾਨਣ ਦਿਲ ਨੂੰ ਖੁਸ਼ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਚੰਗੀ ਖਬਰ ਹੱਡੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪੁਸ਼ਟ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ।
KJV : The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
YLT : The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
RV : The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: {cf15i and} good tidings make the bones fat.
RSV : The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
ASV : The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.
ESV : The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
ERVEN : A smile makes people happy. Good news makes them feel better.
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PAV : ਜਿਹੜਾ ਜੀਉਣ ਦਾਇਕ ਤਾੜ ਨੂੰ ਕੰਨ ਲਾ ਕੇ ਸੁਣਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਬੁੱਧਵਾਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਵੱਸੇਗਾ।
KJV : The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
YLT : An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
RV : The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise.
RSV : He whose ear heeds wholesome admonition will abide among the wise.
ASV : The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
ESV : The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
ERVEN : To be counted among the wise, you must learn to accept helpful criticism.
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PAV : ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਰੱਦ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਆਪਣੀ ਹੀ ਜਾਨ ਨੂੰ ਤੁੱਛ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਜੋ ਤਾੜ ਵੱਲ ਕੰਨ ਲਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਸਮਝ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।
KJV : He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
YLT : Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.
RV : He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul: but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
RSV : He who ignores instruction despises himself, but he who heeds admonition gains understanding.
ASV : He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
ESV : Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
ERVEN : If you refuse to be corrected, you are only hurting yourself. Listen to criticism, and you will gain understanding.
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PAV : ਯਹੋਵਾਹ ਦਾ ਭੈ ਬੁੱਧ ਦੀ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਅਧੀਨਗੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ।।
KJV : The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
YLT : The fear of Jehovah [is] the instruction of wisdom, And before honour [is] humility!
RV : The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour {cf15i goeth} humility.
RSV : The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.
ASV : The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor goeth humility.
ESV : The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
ERVEN : Wisdom teaches you to respect the Lord. You must be humbled before you can be honored.
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