1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. “soft answer turneth away wrath” – cf, the way Gideon calmed the anger of the men of Ephraim in Jdg 8:1-3 (cf also Prov 15:18; Ecc 10:4). “grievous words stir up anger” – Nabal’s sarcastic response put David in a fighting mood […]
Proverbs 15 – Relationships, Gentle Words, and Thoughts Read More »
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. “wise woman buildeth her house” – she is a source of strength and an example of diligence for her family (see 31:10-31). Cf, the house built by wisdom in 9:1. 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the
1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. “keepeth
Proverbs 13 – Fruit of Mouth, Pride, and Dishonesty Read More »
1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. “loveth instruction loveth knowledge” – see 1:7; 10:17; see also 6:23. “hateth reproof is brutish” – the person who hates correction is foolish. 2 A good man obtaineth favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 3
Proverbs 12 – Instruction of Love and Lying Lips Read More »
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. “false balance is abomination” – similar denunciation is found in the law (see Lev 19:35) and the prophets (Amos 8:5; Mic 6:11) “just weight” – silver was weighed on scales balanced against a stone weight. Weights with dishonest labels