Proverbs 15:5-15

5 A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

6 [In] the house of the righteous [is] abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble.

7 The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools [is] not right.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright [is] His delight.

9 An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

10 Chastisement [is] grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

11 Sheol and destruction [are] before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.

12 A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

13 A joyful heart maketh glad the face, And by grief of heart is the spirit smitten.

14 The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted [are] evil, And gladness of heart [is] a perpetual banquet.

Proverbs 15:5-15 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.