OET-RV GEN EXO LEV NUM DEUT JOB YEHO (JOS) HERO (JDG) RUTH 1 SAM 2 SAM PSA AMOS HOS 1 KI 2 KI 1 CHR 2 CHR PROV ECC SNG YOEL (JOEL) MIC ISA ZEP HAB YIR (JER) LAM YNA (JNA) NAH OBAD DAN EZEK EZRA EST NEH HAG ZEC MAL 2 PS WIS TOB MAN BAR G DAN G ESD L ESD ESG JDT 3 MAC SIR 1 MAC 2 MAC 4 MAC YHN (JHN) MARK MAT LUKE ACTs YAC (JAM) GAL 1 TH 2 TH 1 COR 2 COR ROM COL LAOD PHM EPH PHP 1 TIM TIT 1 PET 2 PET 2 TIM HEB YUD (JUD) 1 YHN (1 JHN) 2 YHN (2 JHN) 3 YHN (3 JHN) REV
OET-RV PROV Intro C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31
OET-RV PRO 15 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 V7 V8 V9 V10 V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18 V19 V20 V21 V22 V23 V24 V25 V26 V27 V28 V29 V30 V31 V32 V33
This OET Readers’ Version was designed to be used with the Literal Version alongside, so you won’t get the best understanding from this single viewpoint. This is still an early look into the drafted text of the Open English Translation of the Bible. Please double-check the text in advance before using in public.
15 A gentle answer turns fury away,
^ but a hurtful reply makes people angrier.
2 A wise person’s tongue advances knowledge,
^ but the mouth of fools pours out nonsense.
3 Yahweh’s eyes are everywhere—
→ watching both good and evil people.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
^ but perversity crushes the spirit.
5 Fools reject discipline from their father,
^ but sensible people accept correction.
6 There’s great wealth in the home of a person who does what’s right,
^ but the income of a wicked person will just be trouble.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
^ but it’s not so for the minds of fools.
8 The sacrifices of wicked people are hated by Yahweh,
^ but he delights in the prayer of a godly person.
9 Yahweh detests what wicked people do,
^ but he loves those who strive to do what’s right.
10 Severe discipline is coming for those who abandon the right path,
≈ and those who hate correction will die.
11 The grave and place of destruction aren’t hidden from Yahweh,
→ so how much more the thoughts and values of humankind.
12 Mockers never love the one who corrects them,
→ and they never approach the wise.
13 Inner happiness makes a face glad,
^ but a spirit is crushed by a broken heart.
14 A discerning mind wants knowledge,
^ but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 Every day is bad for those who are suffering,
^ but cheerful people have a continual feast.
16 It’s better to have a little along with respect for Yahweh,
^ than having great wealth, and then turmoil with it.
17 It’s better to have a meal of vegetables where there’s love,
^ than to have roast meat where there’s hate.
18 Quick-tempered people stir up trouble,
^ but a patient person calms a quarrel.
19 The path of a slacker is like a hedge of thorns,
^ but the road for godly people is a level highway.
20 A wise child brings happiness to their father,
^ but a foolish person despises their mother.
21 Foolishness brings happiness to those who lack morals,
^ but an understanding person makes sensible decisions.
22 Plans go wrong where no one gets advice,
^ but they get implemented where there’s many advisers.
23 A person is always pleased to give the right answer,
≈ and the right thing said at the right time is so good.
24 Life’s path is upward for the wise person,
→ to prevent them going down to the grave.
25 Yahweh tears down the houses of the proud,
^ but he’ll protect a widow’s boundary.
26 Evil plans are hated by Yahweh,
27 The person who makes unjust gains, brings troubles on their own home,
^ but the one who hates bribes will live.
28 The person who does what’s right, thinks carefully before answering,
^ but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.
29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,
^ but he hears the prayer of those who do what’s right.
30 A bright look makes others glad.
≈ Good news makes your bones healthy.
31 The ear that listens to correction lives—
→ it will remain among the wise people.
32 Someone who ignores discipline, despises themself,
^ but anyone who listens to correction strengthens their values.
33 Wise instructions lead to striving to obey Yahweh,
≈ and humility leads to honour.
OET-RV PROV Intro C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31