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Proverbs 15:8-18
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
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The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
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There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way, but one who hates a rebuke will die.
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Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, how much more human hearts!
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Scoffers do not like to be rebuked; they will not go to the wise.
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A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
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The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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All the days of the poor are hard, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
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Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
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Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
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Those who are hot-tempered stir up strife, but those who are slow to anger calm contention.
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Proverbs 15:8-18 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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