Proverbs 15 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Proverbs 15
1A soft answere putteth away wrath: but grieuous wordes stirre vp anger.
2The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
3The eyes of the Lord in euery place beholde the euill and the good.
4A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardnes therof is the breaking of ye minde.
5A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent.
6The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble.
7The lippes of the wise doe spread abroade knowledge: but ye heart of the foolish doth not so.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
10Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.
11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men?
12A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.
13A ioyfull heart maketh a chearefull countenance: but by the sorow of the heart the minde is heauie.
14The heart of him that hath vnderstanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the foole is fedde with foolishnes.
15All the dayes of the afflicted are euill: but a good conscience is a continuall feast.
16Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith.
17Better is a dinner of greene herbes where loue is, then a stalled oxe and hatred therewith.
18An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.
19The way of a slouthfull man is as an hedge of thornes: but the way of the righteous is plaine.
20A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
22Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
23A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
24The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.
25The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
26The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
27He that is greedie of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth giftes, shall liue.
28The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.
29The Lord is farre off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
31The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.
32Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
33The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisdome: and before honour, goeth humilitie.
Proverbs 15
1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Proverbs 15
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 15:16
"Better is a litle with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure, and trouble therewith."
"Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith."
