Proverbs 15:1-6

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.

3 Yahweh's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.

5 A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble.

Proverbs 15:1-6 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.