Proverbs 15:26-33

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

27 He that is greedy for gain troubleth his own house, but he that hateth bribes shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes maketh the heart rejoice, and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul, but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 15:26-33 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.