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Proverbs 15:6-16

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6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked.
7 1The lips of the wise spread knowledge; 2not so the hearts of fools.[a]
8 3The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but 4the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him 5who pursues righteousness.
10 There is 6severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; 7whoever hates reproof will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more 8the hearts of the children of man!
12 9A scoffer 10does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13 11A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by 12sorrow of heart the spirit is 13crushed.
14 14The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but 15the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.
16 16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
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Proverbs 15:6-16 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 16

  • 1. [Matthew 12:34, 35]
  • 2. [Matthew 12:34, 35]
  • 3. Proverbs 21:27; Ecclesiastes 5:1; Isaiah 1:11, 15
  • 4. [ver. 29]
  • 5. Proverbs 21:21; 1 Timothy 6:11; [Proverbs 11:19]
  • 6. [Isaiah 1:5]
  • 7. See Proverbs 12:1
  • 8. 2 Chronicles 6:30; Psalms 44:21; John 2:24; See 1 Samuel 16:7
  • 9. See Psalms 1:1
  • 10. Amos 5:10
  • 11. [ver. 15; Proverbs 17:22]
  • 12. See Proverbs 12:25
  • 13. Proverbs 18:14
  • 14. Proverbs 14:6; Proverbs 19:24
  • 15. ver. 13
  • 16. Proverbs 16:8; Psalms 37:16; [1 Timothy 6:6]

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
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