Tree Of Life Version

Proverbs 15:19-26 Tree Of Life Version (TLV)

19. The way of the slacker is a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20. A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

21. Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but one with discernment walks straight.

22. Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

23. A person has joy in an appropriate answer— how good is a timely word.

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

25. Adonai tears down a proud man’s house, but He maintains the widow’s boundary.

26. Evil thoughts are an abomination to Adonai, but pleasant words are pure.