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Proverbs 15:5-15

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5 1A fool 2despises his father’s instruction, but 3whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
7 4The lips of the wise spread knowledge; 5not so the hearts of fools. [a]
8 6The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but 7the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him 8who pursues righteousness.
10 There is 9severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; 10whoever hates reproof will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more 11the hearts of the children of man!
12 12A scoffer 13does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 14A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by 15sorrow of heart the spirit is 16crushed.
14 17The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but 18the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
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Proverbs 15:5-15 Meaning and Commentary

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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
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Cross References 18

  • 1. 15:5 [ch. 10:1]
  • 2. 15:5 [Ps. 107:11]
  • 3. 15:5 [ch. 13:18]
  • 4. 15:7 [Matt. 12:34, 35]
  • 5. 15:7 [Matt. 12:34, 35]
  • 6. 15:8 ch. 21:27; Eccles. 5:1; Isa. 1:11, 15
  • 7. 15:8 [ver. 29]
  • 8. 15:9 ch. 21:21; 1 Tim. 6:11; [ch. 11:19]
  • 9. 15:10 [Isa. 1:5]
  • 10. 15:10 See ch. 12:1
  • 11. 15:11 2 Chr. 6:30; Ps. 44:21; John 2:24; See 1 Sam. 16:7
  • 12. 15:12 See Ps. 1:1
  • 13. 15:12 Amos 5:10
  • 14. 15:13 [ver. 15; ch. 17:22]
  • 15. 15:13 See ch. 12:25
  • 16. 15:13 ch. 18:14
  • 17. 15:14 ch. 14:6; 19:24
  • 18. 15:15 ver. 13

Footnotes 1

  • [a] 15:7 Or 'the hearts of fools are not steadfast'
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025

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