Proverbs 15:11 "Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?" In its most basic definition, a proverb is a one-sentence moral principle.  Within the ...  Read More

Proverbs 15:10 "Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die." Let's be honest - no one longs let alone likes to be corrected.  No one wakes up in the m...  Read More

Proverbs 15:9 "The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness." On its own, this proverb is plenty insightful but when paired with the prev...  Read More

Proverbs 15:8 "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight." Over the course of the Book of Proverbs, Solomon paints a lot of pictures illus...  Read More

Proverbs 15:7 "The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so." To fully appreciate Solomon's proverbs and frankly, all of Scripture, one must know that the Bible f...  Read More

Proverbs 15:6 "In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble." There is something in the natural mind of man that connects morality to prosperity and imm...  Read More

Proverbs 15:5 "A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent." Solomon's proverbs are more than bold statements stemming from basic observations in life.  They're...  Read More

Proverbs 15:4 "A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit." For the ancient Hebrew who knew his Scripture, this proverb would get his attention because of...  Read More

Proverbs 15:3 "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good." Most of Solomon's proverbs are like coins offering the reader two different sides on any given issue or topic....  Read More

Proverbs 15:2 "The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness." Solomon was a student of life and that made him a student of humanity.  When God gave him...  Read More

Proverbs 15:1 "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." This proverb is one of the most understood and most memorable proverbs in Solomon’s collection.  The connection betw...  Read More

Proverbs 14:35 "The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame." Words always matter, but especially in the Holy Scriptures.  When the Bible talks about a ...  Read More