Prov 15
1
Anger slays even wise men; yet a submissive answer turns away anger: but a grievous
word stirs up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise knows what is good: but the mouth of the foolish tells out
evil things.
3
The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.
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Gr. the healing of the tongue The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he who keeps it shall be filled with
Gr. spirit understanding.
5
A fool scorns his father’s instruction; but he who keeps his commandments is more
prudent. In abounding righteousness is great strength: but the ungodly shall Gr. with the roots wholly torn up utterly perish
from the earth.
6
In the houses of the righteous is much strength: but the fruits of the ungodly shall
perish.
7
The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not
safe.
8
The sacrifices of the ungodly are an abomination to the Lord; but the prayers of them
that walk honestly are acceptable with him.
9
The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that
follow after righteousness.
10
The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs
die disgracefully.
11
Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of
men?
12
An uninstructed person will not love those that reprove him; neither will he associate
with the wise.
13
When the heart rejoices the countenance is cheerful; but when it is in sorrow, the
countenance is sad.
14
An upright heart seeks discretion; but the mouth of the uninstructed will experience
evils.
15
The eyes of the wicked are always looking for evil things; but the good are always
quiet.
16
Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without
the fear of the Lord.
17
Better is an entertainment of herbs with friendliness and kindness, than a feast of
calves, with enmity.
18
A passionate man stirs up strife; but he who is slow to anger appeases even a Gr. future rising one. (15:18AA) A man slow
to anger will extinguish quarrels; but an ungodly man rather stirs them
up.
19
The ways of sluggards are strewn with thorns; but those of the diligent are made smooth.
20
A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
21
The ways of a foolish man are void of sense; but a wise man proceeds on his way aright.
22
They that honour not councils put off deliberation; but counsel abides in the hearts
of counsellors.
23
A bad man will by no means Gr. obey attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common
weal.
24
The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from
hell.
25
The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; but he establishes the border of the widow.
26
An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; but the sayings of the pure are
held in honour.
27
A receiver of bribes destroys himself; but he who hates the receiving of bribes is
safe. (15:27AA) By alms and by faithful dealings Observe, this is not in the Heb., nor is there any such doctrine in the Scriptures
sins are purged away;but by the fear of the Lord every one departs from evil.
28
The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers
evil things. (15:28AA) The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies
become friends.
29
God is far from the ungodly; but he hearkens to the prayers of the righteous. (15:29AA) Better are small receipts with righteousness,
than abundant fruits with unrighteousness.
(15:29BA) Let the heart of a man think justly, that his steps may be rightly ordered of God.
30
The eye that sees rightly rejoices the heart; and a good report fattens the bones.
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He who rejects instruction hates himself; but he who minds reproofs loves his soul.
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The fear of the Lord is instruction and wisdom; and the highest honour will Lit. answer it; Alex. The humble advances in glory.
correspond therewith.