Proverbs 15

Verse Summary

NIV2011 verse same as 1984 10 30.3%
NIV2011 verse same as tNIV 17 51.52%
NIV2011 rejected tNIV, reverted to NIV1984 1 3.03%
NIV2011 verse verse is new 5 15.15%

Word Summary

NIV2011 words same as 1984 339 79.95%
NIV2011 changed words 85 20.05%
NIV2011 removed words 83
NIV2011 added words 87

Changes

Result NIV1984 tNIV(2005) NIV2011
15:2 tNIVThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.The tongue of the wise commends adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.The tongue of the wise commends adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
15:4 tNIVThe tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.The soothing tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful perverse tongue crushes the spirit.The soothing tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
15:5 tNIVA fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.A fool spurns his father a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.A fool spurns his father a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
15:6 tNIVThe house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble ruin.The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble ruin.
15:7 tNIVThe lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.The lips of the wise spread knowledge; , not so but the hearts of fools are not upright.The lips of the wise spread knowledge; , not so but the hearts of fools are not upright.
15:9 tNIVThe LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
15:10 NIV2011Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.Stern discipline awaits him those who leaves leave the path; he those who hates hate correction will die.Stern discipline awaits him anyone who leaves the path; he the one who hates correction will die.
15:11 tNIVDeath and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men!Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more the do human hearts of men !Death and Destruction lie open before the LORD— how much more the do human hearts of men !
15:12 tNIVA mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise. A mocker resents Mockers resent correction; , he will not consult so they avoid the wise. A mocker resents Mockers resent correction; , he will not consult so they avoid the wise.
15:17 tNIVBetter a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred.Better a meal small serving of vegetables where there is with love than a fattened calf with hatred.Better a meal small serving of vegetables where there is with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
15:18 NIV2011A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. A The hot-tempered man stirs stir up dissension, but a those who are patient man calms calm a quarrel.A hot-tempered man person stirs up dissension conflict, but a the one who is patient man calms a quarrel.
15:20 NIV1984A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. A wise son brings Wise children bring joy to his their father, but a foolish man despises his children despise their mother.A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
15:21 NIV2011Folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course.Folly delights a man brings joy to those who lacks judgment have no sense, but a man of those who have understanding keeps keep a straight course.Folly delights a man brings joy to one who lacks judgment has no sense, but a man of whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
15:23 tNIVA man finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!A man person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!A man person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
15:24 tNIVThe path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.The path of life leads upward for the wise prudent to keep him them from going down to the grave realm of the dead.The path of life leads upward for the wise prudent to keep him them from going down to the grave realm of the dead.
15:25 tNIVThe LORD tears down the proud man’s house but he keeps the widow’s boundaries intact.The LORD tears down the house of the proud man’s house , but he keeps sets the widow’s boundaries intact boundary stones in place.The LORD tears down the house of the proud man’s house , but he keeps sets the widow’s boundaries intact boundary stones in place.
15:26 tNIVThe LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the gracious words are pure are pleasing to him in his sight.The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the gracious words are pure are pleasing to him in his sight.
15:27 NIV2011A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. A The greedy man brings trouble bring ruin to his family their households, but he those who hates hate bribes will live. A The greedy man brings trouble bring ruin to his family their households, but he the one who hates bribes will live.
15:29 tNIVThe LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
15:30 tNIVA cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. A cheerful look Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. A cheerful look Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
15:31 tNIVHe who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. He who listens to a Whoever heeds life-giving rebuke correction will be at home among the wise. He who listens to a Whoever heeds life-giving rebuke correction will be at home among the wise.
15:32 NIV2011He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. He Those who ignores disregard discipline despises himself despise themselves, but whoever heeds those who heed correction gains gain understanding. He Those who ignores disregard discipline despises himself despise themselves, but whoever the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
15:33 tNIVThe fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The Wisdom’s instruction is to fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The Wisdom’s instruction is to fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.