Proverbios 15

1 La respuesta amable calma el enojo,pero la agresiva echa leña al fuego.

2 La lengua de los sabios destila conocimiento;^[a]la boca de los necios escupe necedades.

3 Los ojos del SEÑOR están en todo lugar,vigilando a los buenos y a los malos.

4 La lengua que brinda alivio^[b] es árbol de vida;la lengua insidiosa deprime el espíritu.

5 El necio desdeña la corrección de su padre;el que la acepta demuestra prudencia.

6 En la casa del justo hay gran abundancia;en las ganancias del malvado, grandes problemas.

7 Los labios de los sabios esparcen conocimiento;el corazón de los necios ni piensa en ello.

8 El SEÑOR aborrece las ofrendas de los malvados,pero se complace en la oración de los justos.

9 El SEÑOR aborrece el camino de los malvados,pero ama a quienes siguen la justicia.

10 Para el descarriado, disciplina severa;para el que aborrece la corrección, la muerte.

11 Si ante el SEÑOR están el sepulcro y la muerte,¡cuánto más el corazón humano!

12 Al insolente no le gusta que lo corrijan,ni busca la compañía de los sabios.

13 El corazón alegre se refleja en el rostro,el corazón dolido deprime el espíritu.

14 El corazón entendido va tras el conocimiento;la boca de los necios se nutre de tonterías.

15 Para el afligido todos los días son malos;para el que es feliz todos son de fiesta.

16 Más vale tener poco, con temor del SEÑOR,que muchas riquezas con grandes angustias.

17 Más vale comer verduras sazonadas con amorque un festín de carne^[c] sazonada con odio.

18 El que es iracundo provoca contiendas;el que es paciente las apacigua.

19 El camino del perezoso está plagado de espinas,pero la senda del justo es como una calzada.

20 El hijo sabio alegra a su padre;el hijo necio menosprecia a su madre.

21 Al necio le divierte su falta de juicio;el entendido endereza sus propios pasos.

22 Cuando falta el consejo, fracasan los planes;cuando abunda el consejo, prosperan.

23 Es muy grato dar la respuesta adecuada,y más grato aún cuando es oportuna.

24 El sabio sube por el sendero de vida,para librarse de caer en el sepulcro.

25 El SEÑOR derriba la casa de los soberbios,pero mantiene intactos los linderos de las viudas.

26 El SEÑOR aborrece los planes de los malvados,pero se complace en las palabras puras.

27 El ambicioso acarrea mal sobre su familia;el que aborrece el soborno vivirá.

28 El corazón del justo medita sus respuestas,pero la boca del malvado rebosa de maldad.

29 El SEÑOR se mantiene lejos de los impíos,pero escucha las oraciones de los justos.

30 Una mirada radiante alegra el corazón,y las buenas noticias renuevan las fuerzas.^[d]

31 El que atiende a la crítica edificantehabitará entre los sabios.

32 El que rechaza la corrección se desprecia a sí mismo;el que la atiende gana entendimiento.

33 El temor del SEÑOR imparte sabiduría;la humildad precede a la honra.

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.

Footnotes

• [a]. "destila conocimiento " (LXX); "hace bien al conocimiento " (TM).
• [b]. "que brinda alivio" . Lit. "que sana" .
• [c]. "que un festín de carne" . Lit. "que toro engordado" .
• [d]. "las fuerzas" . Lit. "los huesos" .

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.