Proverbs 15

Proverbs 15:1 ^ESV

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:2 ^ESV

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

Proverbs 15:4 ^ESV

A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:5 ^ESV

A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 15:7 ^ESV

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.

Proverbs 15:8 ^ESV

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

Proverbs 15:11 ^ESV

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the children of man!

Proverbs 15:12 ^ESV

A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

Proverbs 15:13 ^ESV

A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.

Proverbs 15:14 ^ESV

The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

Proverbs 15:18 ^ESV

          A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

Proverbs 15:23 ^ESV

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

Proverbs 15:26 ^ESV

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.

Proverbs 15:28 ^ESV

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

 

Proverbs 15 has much to say about words.  The use of words bring peace, joy, life, wisdom; the use of words also brings folly, anger, perverseness, crushing, and death.  Words are significant because words come from the heart.  And it is the heart that determines the destiny of a man.

 

Use God’s Words for your own and you will never be disappointed.

 

Praise You Father for wise words.

Praise You Son for saving words.

Praise You Spirit for heard words.

 

Speaking the Truth in Love,

Pastor Greg