Proverbs 15:3-13

3 The LORD's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on evil and good people.

4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.

5 A fool doesn't like a father's instruction, but those who heed correction are mature.

6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous, but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools have none.

8 The LORD detests the sacrifices of the wicked, but favors the prayers of those who do right.

9 The LORD detests the path of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness.

10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way; those who hate correction will die.

11 The grave and the underworld lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of human beings!

12 Mockers don't like those who correct them. They won't go to the wise.

13 A joyful heart brightens one's face, but a troubled heart breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:3-13 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.

Footnotes

• [a]. Heb Sheol
• [b]. Heb Abaddon