Provérbios 15

1 A resposta calma desvia a fúria,mas a palavra ríspida desperta a ira.

2 A língua dos sábios torna atraente o conhecimento,mas a boca dos tolos derrama insensatez.

3 Os olhos do SENHOR estão em toda parte,observando atentamente os maus e os bons.

4 O falar amável é árvore de vida,mas o falar enganoso esmaga o espírito.

5 O insensato faz pouco caso da disciplina de seu pai,mas quem acolhe a repreensão revela prudência.

6 A casa do justo contém grande tesouro,mas os rendimentos dos ímpios lhes trazem inquietação.

7 As palavras dos sábios espalham conhecimento;mas o coração dos tolos não é assim.

8 O SENHOR detesta o sacrifício dos ímpios,mas a oração do justo o agrada.

9 O SENHOR detesta o caminho dos ímpios,mas ama quem busca a justiça.

10 Há uma severa lição para quem abandona o seu caminho;quem despreza a repreensão morrerá.

11 A Sepultura e a Destruição^[a] estão abertas diante do SENHOR;quanto mais os corações dos homens!

12 O zombador não gosta de quem o corrige,nem procura a ajuda do sábio.

13 A alegria do coração transparece no rosto,mas o coração angustiado oprime o espírito.

14 O coração que sabe discerner busca o conhecimento,mas a boca dos tolos alimenta-se de insensatez.

15 Todos os dias do oprimido são infelizes,mas o coração bem disposto está sempre em festa.

16 É melhor ter pouco com o temor dodo que grande riqueza com inquietação.

17 É melhor ter verduras na refeição onde há amordo que um boi gordo acompanhado de ódio.

18 O homem irritável provoca dissensão,mas quem é paciente acalma a discussão.

19 O caminho do preguiçoso é cheio de espinhos,mas o caminho do justo é uma estrada plana.

20 O filho sábio dá alegria a seu pai,mas o tolo despreza a sua mãe.

21 A insensatez alegra quem não tem bom senso,mas o homem de entendimento procede com retidão.

22 Os planos fracassam por falta de conselho,mas são bem-sucedidos quando há muitos conselheiros.

23 Dar resposta apropriada^[b] é motivo de alegria;e como é bom um conselho na hora certa!

24 O caminho da vida conduz para cima quem é sensato,para que ele não desça à sepultura.

25 O SENHOR derruba a casa do orgulhoso,mas mantém intactos os limites da propriedade da viúva.

26 O SENHOR detesta os pensamentos dos maus,mas se agrada de palavras ditas sem maldade.

27 O avarento põe sua família em apuros,mas quem repudia o suborno viverá.

28 O justo pensa bem antes de responder,mas a boca dos ímpios jorra o mal.

29 O SENHOR está longe dos ímpios,mas ouve a oração dos justos.

30 Um olhar animador dá alegria ao coração,e as boas notícias revigoram os ossos.

31 Quem ouve a repreensão construtivaterá lugar permanente entre os sábios.

32 Quem recusa a disciplina faz pouco caso de si mesmo,mas quem ouve a repreensão obtém entendimento.

33 O temor do SENHOR ensina a sabedoria,^[c]e a humildade antecede a honra.

Provérbios 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]. Hebraico: "Sheol e Abadom. " Sheol também pode ser traduzido por "profundezas, pó " ou "morte; " também no versículo 24.
• [b]. Ou "Expressar a própria opinião"
• [c]. Ou "A sabedoria ensina o temor do Senhor,"

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.