Proverbs 15:12-22

12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise.

13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit.

14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.

15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast.

16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred.

18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.

Proverbs 15:12-22 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.