Proverbs 15:19-29

19 The way of a sluggard is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

20 A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is a joy to him who has no sense, but a man of understanding walks aright.

22 Without counsel plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.

23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

24 The wise man's path leads upward to life, that he may avoid Sheol beneath.

25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but maintains the widow's boundaries.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, the words of the pure are pleasing to him.

27 He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs 15:19-29 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.