Proverbios 15

1 LA blanda respuesta quita la ira: Mas la palabra áspera hace subir el furor.

2 La lengua de los sabios adornará la sabiduría: Mas la boca de los necios hablará sandeces.

3 Los ojos de Jehová están en todo lugar, Mirando á los malos y á los buenos.

4 La sana lengua es árbol de vida: Mas la perversidad en ella es quebrantamiento de espíritu.

5 El necio menosprecia el consejo de su padre: Mas el que guarda la corrección, vendrá á ser cuerdo.

6 En la casa del justo hay gran provisión; Empero turbación en las ganancias del impío.

7 Los labios de los sabios esparcen sabiduría: Mas no así el corazón de los necios.

8 El sacrificio de los impíos es abominación á Jehová: Mas la oración de los rectos es su gozo.

9 Abominación es á Jehová el camino del impío: Mas él ama al que sigue justicia.

10 La reconvención es molesta al que deja el camino: Y el que aborreciere la corrección, morirá.

11 El infierno y la perdición están delante de Jehová: ¡Cuánto más los corazones de los hombres!

12 El escarnecedor no ama al que le reprende; Ni se allega á los sabios.

13 El corazón alegre hermosea el rostro: Mas por el dolor de corazón el espíritu se abate.

14 El corazón entendido busca la sabiduría: Mas la boca de los necios pace necedad.

15 Todos los días del afligido son trabajosos: Mas el de corazón contento tiene un convite continuo.

16 Mejor es lo poco con el temor de Jehová, Que el gran tesoro donde hay turbación.

17 Mejor es la comida de legumbres donde hay amor, Que de buey engordado donde hay odio.

18 El hombre iracundo mueve contiendas: Mas el que tarde se enoja, apaciguará la rencilla.

19 El camino del perezoso es como seto de espinos: Mas la vereda de los rectos como una calzada.

20 El hijo sabio alegra al padre: Mas el hombre necio menosprecia á su madre.

21 La necedad es alegría al falto de entendimiento: Mas el hombre entendido enderezará su proceder.

22 Los pensamientos son frustrados donde no hay consejo; Mas en la multitud de consejeros se afirman.

23 Alégrase el hombre con la respuesta de su boca: Y la palabra á su tiempo, ¡cuán buena es!

24 El camino de la vida es hacia arriba al entendido, Para apartarse del infierno abajo.

25 Jehová asolará la casa de los soberbios: Mas él afirmará el término de la viuda.

26 Abominación son á Jehová los pensamientos del malo: Mas las expresiones de los limpios son limpias.

27 Alborota su casa el codicioso: Mas el que aborrece las dádivas vivirá.

28 El corazón del justo piensa para responder: Mas la boca de los impíos derrama malas cosas.

29 Lejos está Jehová de los impíos: Mas él oye la oración de los justos.

30 La luz de los ojos alegra el corazón; Y la buena fama engorda los huesos.

31 La oreja que escucha la corrección de vida, Entre los sabios morará.

32 El que tiene en poco la disciplina, menosprecia su alma: Mas el que escucha la corrección, tiene entendimiento.

33 El temor de Jehová es enseñanza de sabiduría: Y delante de la honra está la humildad.

Proverbios 15 Commentary

Chapter 15

Verse 1 A right cause will be better pleaded with meekness than with passion. Nothing stirs up anger like grievous words. Verse 2 . He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others. Verse 3 . Secret sins, services, and sorrows, are under God's eye. This speaks comfort to saints, and terror to sinners. Verse 4 . A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance. Verse 5 . If instruction is despised, reprove men rather than suffer them to go on undisturbed in the way to ruin. Verse 6 . The wealth of worldly men increases their fears and suspicions, adds strength to their passions, and renders the fear of death more distressing. Verse 7 . We use knowledge aright when we disperse it; but the heart of the foolish has nothing to ( proverbs 15:8-9 ) stead of Christ's atonement, or in the place of holy obedience. Praying graces are his gift, and the work of his Spirit, with which he is well pleased. Verse 10 . He that hates reproof shall perish in his sins, since he would not be parted from them. Verse 11 . There is nothing that can be hid from the eyes of God, not even man's thoughts. Verse 12 . A scorner cannot bear to reflect seriously within his own heart. Verse 13 . A gloomy, impatient, unthankful spirit, springing from pride and undue attachment to worldly objects, renders a man uneasy to himself and others. Verse 14 . A wise man seeks to gain more wisdom, growing in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. But a carnal mind rests contented, flattering itself. Verse 15 . Some are much in affliction, and of a sorrowful spirit. Such are to be pitied, prayed for, and comforted. And others serve God with gladness of heart, and it prompts their obedience, yet they should rejoice with trembling. ( proverbs 15:16-17 ) little; the Lord is with them, without the cares, troubles, and temptations which are with the wealth of the wicked. Verse 18 . He that is slow to anger, not only prevents strife, but appeases it, if kindled. Verse 19 . Those who have no heart to their work, pretend that they cannot do their work without hardship and danger. And thus many live always in doubt about their state, because always in neglect of some duty. Verse 20 . Those who treat an aged mother or a father with contempt or neglect, show their own folly. Verse 21 . Such as are truly wise, study that their thoughts, words, and actions should be regular, sincere, and holy. Verse 22 . If men will not take time and pains to deliberate, they are not likely to bring any thing to pass. Verse 23 . Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the occasions. Verse 24 . A good man sets his affections on things above; his way leads directly thither. Verse 25 . Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are in affliction God will support. Verse 26 . The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart. Verse 27 . The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often tempts to projects that bring ruin. Verse 28 . A good man is proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well. Verse 29 . God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance. Verse 30 . How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the good report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ! Verse 31 . Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life. Verse 32 . Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body. Verse 33 . The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 5

This chapter relates Solomon's preparation for building the temple: on Hiram, king of Tyre, sending a congratulatory letter to him, he returned another to him, signifying his intention to build an house for God, and requesting him to supply him with timber, and men to work it, 1Ki 5:1-6; to which Hiram readily agreed, and sent him cedar and fir, and Solomon in return sent him food for his household; and things went on very amicably between them, 1Ki 5:7-12; the chapter concludes with an account of Solomon's workmen, where, how, and in what they were employed, 1Ki 5:13-18.